SanDee Pitnick is an American actress and dancer, best known for her appearance in the 1980 film, Working Hard. In the film, she portrays the character of a Dancer. Although she is a talented actress, it was through her marriage to multi-faceted Hollywood star, Jerry Lewis, that she rose to prominence. Her husband, Jerry was known for his many talents and exploits during his heyday. The couple were hitched in 1983 and remained together until Jerry’s death in August 2017.
While his death came as a shock to his teeming fans, he put his family, including his wife, SanDee Pitnick, and children in the public eye. I guess you want to know more about the late Hollywood legend’s lesser-known wife? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Learn everything you need to know about Jerry Lewis’ wife below.
SanDee Pitnick – Bio (Age)
Jerry Lewis’ wife was born as Sandra Pitnick1951 and her birth was in the United States. She is a very private person, so not much is known about her, including her exact month and date of birth, early life, and family history. All we know is that she is from a middle class American family and her nationality is American while her ethnicity is white.
Regarding his training, SanDee kept details about it undercover and never shared such information with the media. Despite this, a mere look at the gorgeous lady would tell you that she is highly educated. As an actress and dancer, she must have graduated in acting and performance from a popular college in the United States.
An overview of her career shows that Pitnick was an occasional actress and that’s why she doesn’t have many movies under her belt. In the meantime, it should be noted that all the movies and shows she starred in were productions by her late husband. She gained great popularity in 1980 when she portrayed the role of a dancer in the American comedy film Hardly Working. The film was made and also starred her late husband, Jerry Lewis.
In recent times, she has been seen as herself on an episode of her husband’s television show, Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (2005), and Telethon (2014).
Relationship with Jerry Lewis
As mentioned above, SanDee Pitnick was the best half of the late Hollywood icon, Jerry Lewis. Jerry was known for his unparalleled accomplishments in the American entertainment industry. He has produced several films, most of which he has starred in. His most notable works include The Nutty Professor, Cinderfella, The Errand Boy, The Sad Sack, Don’t Give Up The Ship, and The Family Jewels, to name a few. He was unique after his outstanding comedy and acting style. Surprisingly, Lewis was notable especially for the box office returns of his films which exceed $800 million.
SanDee Pitnick first met the comic book star in the early ’80s. At the time, he was still married to his first wife, Patti Palmer. Jerry’s marriage to Palmer lasted from 1944 until September 1980, when they separated. Shortly after their divorce, Jerry proposed to Pitnick and she accepted. The couple walked down the aisle on February 13, 1983, and their wedding took place in Key Biscayne, Florida. The couple were married for 34 years until Lewis died in 2017.
children
As SanDee Pitnick’s marriage to Lewisa skyrocketed, Pitnick reportedly suffered two miscarriages. As a result, the couple decided to adopt a child together. They then adopted a daughter they named Danielle Sara Lewis, she was born on March 24, 1992.
Prior to the arrival of their daughter Danielle, Pitnick was already stepmother to Jerry’s six children with his first wife, Patti Palmer. They are Gary Lewis, American musician (born July 31, 1945), Scott Lewis (born February 22, 1956), Christopher Lewis (born October 1957), Anthony Joseph Lewis (born October 1959) and Joseph Christopher Lewis (January 1964 – October 2009). Along with his first wife, Jerry Lewis also adopted a son named Ronald Steven Lewis in 1949.
Sadly, his youngest son, Joseph, was kicked out on October 24, 2009. Joe, who had a strained relationship with his father, is believed to have died of a narcotics overdose.
Other Facts to Know About Jerry Lewis’ Wife
1. Although SanDee Pitnick was Jerry Lewis’ second wife, it was also a second marriage for her. However, there are no details regarding her first husband and their marriage.
2. Her husband, Jerry, died in August 2017, at 91 and his cause of death is believed to be heart disease. Prior to his death, Lewis suffered from a variety of ailments, including prostate cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
3. SanDee’s daughter with Jerry, Danielle was her only daughter as her other six children were all sons.
4. After his death, it was discovered that Jerry Lewis left his estate to SanDee and their daughter, thus omitting his other children from his will.
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