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Merle Haggard (Merle Ronald Haggard (Okie From Muskogee, The Poet of the Common Man, Hag, Mighty Merle)) was born on 6 April, 1937 in Bakersfield, California, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department,actor. Discover Merle Haggard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Merle Ronald Haggard (Okie From Muskogee, The Poet of the Common Man, Hag, Mighty Merle)
Occupation soundtrack,music_department,actor
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 6 April 1937
Birthday 6 April
Birthplace Bakersfield, California, USA
Date of death 6 April, 2016
Died Place Redding, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Merle Haggard Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Merle Haggard height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Who Is Merle Haggard's Wife?

His wife is Theresa Ann Lane (11 September 1993 - 6 April 2016) ( his death) ( 2 children), Debora J Parret (1 June 1985 - 1991) ( divorced), Leona Bell Williams (7 October 1978 - 3 December 1984) ( divorced), Bonnie Owens (28 January 1968 - 27 September 1978) ( divorced), Billie Leona Hobbs (16 April 1956 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 4 children)

Family
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Wife Theresa Ann Lane (11 September 1993 - 6 April 2016) ( his death) ( 2 children), Debora J Parret (1 June 1985 - 1991) ( divorced), Leona Bell Williams (7 October 1978 - 3 December 1984) ( divorced), Bonnie Owens (28 January 1968 - 27 September 1978) ( divorced), Billie Leona Hobbs (16 April 1956 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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Merle Haggard Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Merle Haggard worth at the age of 79 years old? Merle Haggard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Merle Haggard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1937

Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937 in Bakersfield, California, USA as Merle Ronald Haggard. He was married to Theresa Ann Lane, Debora J Parret, Leona Bell Williams, Bonnie Owens and Billie Leona Hobbs.

1959

As an inmate at San Quentin from 1958 to 1960, Merle Haggard saw Johnny Cash play at the prison on January 1, 1959. It changed his life. Haggard was later granted a pardon by Ronald Reagan when the former actor was Governor of California.

1960

Bore a resemblance to actor Warren Beatty during the 1960s & '70s.

1967

Has scored 38 No. 1 hits on Billboard magazine's country singles charts between 1967 to 1988. Among his biggest hits included "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive" (1967); "Sing Me Back Home," "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" and "Mama Tried" (all 1968); "Hungry Eyes," "Working Man Blues" and "Okie From Muskogee" (all 1969); "The Fightin' Side of Me" (1970); "If We Make it Through December" (1973); and "Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star" (1988). He's also had duet hits with such performers as Leona Williams, Clint Eastwood, George Jones, Willie Nelson and Jewel Kilcher.

1979

Died on his 79th birthday, due to complications from pneumonia, at his California residence.

2008

Underwent surgery for lung cancer in November 2008.

2010

Recipient of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors; other recipients that year were Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Herman, Paul McCartney, and Bill T. Jones.

2015

Hospitalized with double pneumonia in December 2015 and March 2016.

2016

Supported Hillary Clinton's bid to win the Democratic nomination in 2016.