Bill Bumpus Biography And Net Worth

Bill Bumpus is a British-American Attorney best known as the former spouse of renowned Journalist, Author and TV personality, Gayle King.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 07: William Bumpus Jr. and Gayle King attend the 2018 InStyle and Warner Bros. 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for InStyle)

William G. “Bill” Bumpus was born in 1954 in Greenwich, South East London, England. There is no information regarding his parents, siblings, childhood and early life. Though raised in London, he later relocated to the United States and settled in Connecticut.

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As per his educational background, Bill Bumpus attended Central Connecticut State University. He later joined the prestigious Yale Law School, in New Haven, Connecticut, where he obtained his law degree.

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Gayle King

Bill Bumpus shot to prominence following his marriage to renowned journalist Gayle King whom he started dating in 1981. The two tied the knot at a private ceremony held in 1982 and were blessed with two children, a son named William Bumpus Jr, and a daughter, Kirby Bumpus.

However, after eight years of marriage, Gayle filed for divorce after Bill was caught with another woman in June of 1990.

LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: William Bumpus Jr. (L) and TV personality Gayle King attend attend the SHOWTIME And HBO VIP Pre-Fight Party for “Mayweather VS Pacquiao”at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino at on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic)

Bill Bumpus Net Worth

Bill Bumpus has a net worth estimated to be $20 million.