Little Richard Wife: Who is Ernestine Campbell?

May 2024 · 3 minute read

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Little Richard Wife – The legendary American entertainer Little Richard or better still Richard Wayne Penniman precisely, is a musician and songwriter known to be the founding father of rock n roll. His works were mostly trendy in the mid-1950s and are still famous to date even though he is not part of the living again. Some of his hit songs are Ready Teddy (1956), All Around the World (1956), Rip It Up (1956), and Slippin and Slidin (1956). 

With his marital life, the musician once had a thing for Ernestine Campbell, an American and the two ended up in a union for only 4 years having an adopted son called Danny Jones Penniman. 

Who is Ernestine Campbell?

Ernestine Campbell is a former American secretary from Washington DC who became famous for being the better half of musician Little Richard. The musician’s ex-wife was born in 1939 in the United States.

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Ernestine and Little Richard met in 1957 and began their relationship. After long years of dating, they finally tied the knot on July 12, 1959. They adopted Danny Jones Penniman when he was just a year old and treated him as their own, and raised him. The couple’s marriage didn’t last as it hit the rocks and ended in divorce in 1964.

According to Campbell, Little Richard didn’t have time for his family because of his music career and his status in society of being a celebrity. Also, as a result of his sexual orientation of being gay, he neglected his family. 

There’s hardly any information about her disclosed about her childhood, her parents, or her educational background. 

How old is Ernestine Campbell?

Ernestine is either 83 currently or will turn 83 by the end of 2022. It is only known that she was born in 1939. The actual day and month are unknown. 

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What’s Ernestine Campbell’s net worth?

The amount of money Ernestine earns is not known. Her ex-husband, Little Richard was very rich and had a whopping sum of $40 million as of 2020  when he passed on. This amount is from his career in music and other professions which still live on even in his absence. 

What’s Ernestine Campbell’s height and weight?

Ernestine is a dark-skinned beautiful lady with a height of 5 ft 6 inches and a weight of 65 kg. 

What’s Ernestine Campbell’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

Ernestine is an American with an unknown ethnicity. 

What’s Ernestine Campbell’s profession?

The American lady is a retired secretary from Washington DC. The institution or company she rendered her service as a worker is not known. Her ex-husband had multiple professions in the entertainment industry: a musician, actor, pianist, and many others. 

Who is Ernestine Campbell’s husband?

Campbell was married to Richard Wayne Penniman or better still Little Richard from 1959 to 1964.

After their divorce, the former secretary moved further to settle down again with another man.

She tied the knot with McDonald Campbell in California in 1975. Little Richard however did not marry again till he passed on. 

Did Ernestine Campbell have any kids?

Yes. Ernestine has an adopted son Danny Jones Penniman whom she and her ex-husband had from a late church associate when they were married.  Currently, Danny plays a role in the entertainment industry as a musician following his father’s footsteps. 

Source: GhGossip.com

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