Age, Biography and Wiki
Kathy Secker (Catherine Barnfather) was born on 18 February, 1945 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, is a British broadcaster. Discover Kathy Secker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Catherine Barnfather |
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| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
18 February, 1945 |
| Birthday |
18 February |
| Birthplace |
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England |
| Date of death |
15 December, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
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She is a member of famous broadcaster with the age 70 years old group.
Kathy Secker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Kathy Secker height not available right now. We will update Kathy Secker's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Kathy Secker's Husband?
Her husband is Wally Secker (div. 1990s), James Whiteley (1997- 2015)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Wally Secker (div. 1990s), James Whiteley (1997- 2015) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2, including Jayne Secker |
Kathy Secker Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kathy Secker worth at the age of 70 years old? Kathy Secker’s income source is mostly from being a successful broadcaster. She is from . We have estimated Kathy Secker'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
broadcaster |
Kathy Secker Social Network
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Timeline
Kathy Secker (born Catherine Barnfather ; 18 February 1945 – 15 December 2015) was a British broadcaster, best known for her work at Tyne Tees Television and BBC Radio Newcastle.
She was married to childhood sweetheart Wally Secker from the late 1960s until the early 1990s, when they divorced.
She had two children, a son, David, and a daughter, Jayne (born 1972), who is a presenter on Sky News.
During her early broadcasting career at Tyne Tees (1976-1984) she was usually credited as Cathy Secker.
After she had worked as a secretary to an ENT specialist and as a bank clerk, her husband persuaded her to consider a career as a model, which proved to be successful.
Secker became the face of an advertising campaign for the Northern Gas Board.
In later years, she also fronted TV adverts for Co-op stores in the North East.
The popularity of the gas board campaign led to Secker's being offered a role as a continuity announcer and newsreader for Tyne Tees Television in 1976.
Following the 13-week 1979 ITV technicians' strike, Secker was the first presenter back on air on 24 October.
She left the station in 1984, before returning to her continuity role in 1990.
Secker was one of Tyne Tees' last locally based announcers — in later years, sharing duties as chief announcer with Bill Steel.
She also presented the daily features Lookaround and The Birthday Spot.
In 1994, Secker became a presenter on BBC Radio Newcastle, hosting a Sunday afternoon dedications show.
When continuity from Newcastle ended in 1996, she made a permanent move to programming, presenting breakfast news bulletins and the magazine show Tonight, alongside her own series, Kathy and Co.
She later married Tyne Tees colleague James Whiteley in Kenya in 1997.
Secker also contributed features for the nightly news programme North East Tonight before leaving Tyne Tees in 1998.
She made her final broadcast on the station on 29 November 2015, just over a fortnight before her death.
She also ran her own business, First Impressions, offering women advice on style, beauty and fashion.
She was a founder and patron of Grace House in Sunderland, a charity working across the North East, providing support to disabled children, young people and their families.
Secker was raised in Bedlington, Northumberland.
On 16 December 2015, it was announced she had died at home in Jesmond the previous day, aged 70.
Secker was due to present her BBC Radio Newcastle show the following Sunday.
A funeral service for her was held at the West Road Crematorium, Newcastle, on 30 December 2015.
