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Debbie Reynolds Second Husband: Who was Harry Karl?

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American actress, singer, and businesswoman Debbie Reynolds’ second husband was Harry Karl, a prominent businessman in the shoe industry. Harry Karl the owner of Karl’s Shoes, a successful chain of shoe stores.

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Debbie Reynolds and Harry Karl got married on November 25, 1960. During their marriage, Harry Karl faced significant financial difficulties, which eventually led to their divorce in 1973.

Harry Karl was known for his extravagant lifestyle and was often involved in high-profile business ventures.  People previously reported that he was known to have bad gambling habits, which ended up affecting his then-wife, Reynolds.

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Actress Debbie Reynolds and her husband Harry Karl pictured aboard the Queen Elizabeth liner as they arrive at Southampton, October 13th 1964. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

She struggled financially because of Karl’s gambling habits, bad investments and spending money on hookers. People reported that he spent $7 million of Reynolds’ money. After their divorce, Debbie Reynolds went on to have another marriage, while Harry Karl married for the fourth time. He passed away on April 3, 1982, at the age of 67.

 


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