How did Cindy Millican and Glenn Frey meet? Where is she now?
Cindy Frey is popularly known as Cindy Millican. She is an American actress, dancer, and choreographer. Most people recognise her as Glenn Frey's wife. Her husband, Glenn Frey, was a founding member and the co-lead of the rock band Eagles. Cindy started dancing when she was a little girl. She also took dance lessons and was a performer in the 1980s.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Profile summary
- Who is Cindy Millican?
- How did Glenn Frey meet Cindy Millican?
- Were any of the Eagles married?
- Who was Glenn Frey's first wife?
- Did Glenn Frey have children?
- When did Glenn Frey die?
- What caused Glenn Frey's death?
- Has Cindy Millican remarried?
- What happened to Cindy Frey?
- What is Cindy Millican's net worth?
- Where is Cindy Millican today?
- Trivia
Cindy Millican is known for The Running Man (1987) and Head of the Class (1986). Many people know her as Glenn Frey's wife. Her late husband was a musician. Discover more about her, including where she is today.
Profile summary
| Full name | Cindy Millican Frey |
| Gender | Female |
| Year of birth | 1967 |
| Age | 57 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | United States of America |
| Current residence | United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Marital status | Widowed |
| Husband | Glenn Frey (1990-2016) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Actress, dancer, and choreographer |
Who is Cindy Millican?
Cindy Millican is a former actress, dancer, and choreographer. She is best known as Glenn Frey's wife. The two got married in 1990 and were together until his death on 18 January 2016.
How did Glenn Frey meet Cindy Millican?
Cindy Frey was a dancer, dance choreographer, and gifted actor. She reportedly first met her late husband during one of Glenn Frey's video shoots. Glenn Frey was from Detroit, Michigan. He began his musical journey at five years old. He later learned how to play the guitar and the piano.
When the music star artist met Cindy, he was 42 years old while Cindy was 23. Cindy Millican's age is 57 years as of 2024. She was born in 1967.
Glenn was a founding member of the rock band Eagles. He was also the co-lead singer and front-man for the Eagles. His fellow member was Don Henley, with whom he wrote most of Eagles' material.
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Were any of the Eagles married?
Yes, Glenn Frey was married, and so was drummer and lead vocalist Don Henley. Henley decided to settle down with his wife, Sharon Summerall, after a few serious relationships.
Who was Glenn Frey's first wife?
Frey was married twice. From 1983 to 1988, he was married to artist Janie Beggs. Janie is the daughter of the owner of one of the most successful cattle businesses, Beggs Cattle Company, in the United States.
The two got married in 1983. They parted ways in 1988, citing irreconcilable differences. He married Cindy Millican, his second wife, in 1990.
Did Glenn Frey have children?
The late musician was a father of three. He and Cindy had three children together. Their daughter, Taylor, was born in 1991.
Their two sons, Deacon and Otis, were born in 1993 and 2008, respectively. The couple remained together until his death. Following his father's death, Deacon toured with the surviving Eagles until 2022. He left the group in favour of a solo career. Glenn Frey's son rejoined the Eagles in 2023.
When did Glenn Frey die?
Glenn Lewis Frey passed away on 18 January 2016. He was 67 years old when he died. He was survived by his wife and children.
What caused Glenn Frey's death?
The musician died on the 18 January 2016, due to colitis and pneumonia, which were reportedly caused by the medicines he was taking for his rheumatoid arthritis.
Frey had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2000, which affected his joints. In November 2015, the Eagles postponed their appearance at the Kennedy Centre Honours because Frey required surgery for intestinal problems and would need a lengthy recovery period.
The surgery did not happen because of complications from pneumonia. Instead, he was placed in a medically induced coma at Columbia University Irving Medical Centre, where he passed away. He was cremated in New York, and his ashes given to family and friends.
Has Cindy Millican remarried?
Following the demise of Glenn Frey, Cindy did not remarry. She focused on raising her three children and her career. She has remained out of the public eye in recent years.
What happened to Cindy Frey?
After her husband died, Cindy filed a lawsuit against her late husband's gastroenterologist, Dr. Steven Itzkowitz, in 2018. She demanded a $12 million payment as damages for the wrongful death of her husband.
According to Cindy Frey's lawsuit, Itzkowitz was negligent in promptly examining her late husband for respiratory issues and overlooked the infection that led to his death. In the said suit, she noted that:
As a result of the foregoing acts of negligence, Glenn Frey was rendered sick, sore, lame and disabled, suffered injuries, pain, mental anguish, was compelled to seek medical care and attention, incurred expenses thereof, and was permanently injured and disabled until the time of his death.
At some point, Cindy Frey announced that she has lupus. The disease is a chronic inflammation that makes certain body systems to attack themselves.
Since she announced this disease, she has been on the war front, canvassing support for people suffering from the disease. Cindy has raised funds for people living with the condition. She talked about the disease and said:
Lupus has been raging through our population of young women, cutting short the opportunity for them to reach their full potential, often it targets the very driven woman who has so much to give. Lupus LA has been a front-runner in the fight to cure this disease by raising funds for research and supporting patients.
One of her displays of care and affection for patients in this category is a partnership with fashion designer Donna Karan to raise money and awareness about the disease. She is no longer a dancer and has also quit her acting career.
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What is Cindy Millican's net worth?
The late musician's widow's exact net worth is not known. After her spouse's demise, it was revealed that the late singer left all of his fortune to his wife of 26 years.
Cindy was listed as his sole benefactor in his will. She was named the executor of Glenn's estate and was responsible for distributing his personal items. He listed $100,000 in assets along with a family trust. Glenn Frey had a net worth of $120 million at the time of his death in 2016.
Where is Cindy Millican today?
According to reports, Cindy Millican bought a small home above Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. It has also been reported that the Freys own homes in different locations, including La Quinta, Maui, California, New York City, and Colorado.
She has retired from dancing and is more actively involved in creating Lupus awareness in the United States of America.
Trivia
- Cindy is associated with the Aspen, Colorado-based charity.
- Her late husband attended Oakland Community College.
- When her husband was alive, she and her family predominantly lived in an apartment in Manhattan, New York.
- She is an animal lover.
- She is passionate about women's empowerment.
Cindy Millican is a former dancer, choreographer, and actress. She is best known as the wife of the late Glenn Frey. She is currently raising awareness about Lupus, a condition she suffers from.
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