Priscilla Esterline Bio, Photos, Age, Husband, Net Worth & Married

Priscilla Esterline was the late ex-wife of American musician, singer-songwriter, painter, and actor John Cougar Mellencamp. Sadly, Priscilla died on 8th September 2012.

So, what is the cause of her death? Does she share any children with her husband? If you are curious to know about it then keep reading the article until the end.

Who Is Priscilla Esterline?

The wife of John Cougar, Priscilla Esterline was born on 1st November 1954 in Tecumseh, Michigan the United States of America. Likewise, she is the daughter of  LaVern (father) and Arvilla (Covell) Creger (mother). Esterline belongs to the white ethnic background and holds an American nationality. Besides this, there is no information concerning her educational qualifications until now.

Priscilla Esterline’s Career

Esterline came to the spotlight after marrying her spouse John Cougar Mellencamp. So far, there is no actual details about her profession.

On the other hands, her husband, John Cougar began his career as a singer by recording his first The Kid Inside which was the follow-up to Chestnut Street Incident, in 1977. Since then, he started playing in a cover band, Crepe Soul. Later in 1978, John eventually released his single “I Need a Lover”.

Not to mention, this song was a hit in Australia as well as became Top 30 track in the U.S. Similarly, John got his big break with the chart-topping album, American Fool in 1982. Later, he gained more commercial success after releasing Uh-Huh which became a Top 10 album on the strength of three hit singles.

How Was Priscilla Esterline’s Relationship With John Cougar Mellencamp?

At the time of her death, Priscilla Esterline was a divorced woman. Previously, she was married to her long term boyfriend, John Cougar Mellencamp. The two tied the knot after dating for several years in 1969. Besides this, there is not much information about their wedding.

From their conjugal relationship, the couple shares a daughter, Michelle Mellencamp. Unfortunately, the duo divorced after a decade of togetherness. Esterline and John officially divorced in 1981. However, the reason for their divorce remains a mystery to their fans and followers.

After her divorce from John, Priscilla lived a single life until her death. Whereas, her husband, John married Vicky Granucci in 1981 and divorce in 1989. Afterward, he married Elaine Irwin in 1992. Unfortunately, just like his previous marriages, he failed to continue his relationship with the third wife and divorced in 2011.

How Much Is Priscilla Esterline’s Net Worth?

Besides being a celebrity ex-wife, there is no information about Esterline’s profession. Due to the lack of information about her career, Esterline’s actual income and net worth are under review. However, she probably received some amount of money and property as alimony during her divorce settlement with former spouse John.

Apart from her earnings, her ex-husband, American singer-songwriter, musician, John Cougar Mellencamp’s net worth is around $25 million as of 2019 which is similar to that of Thomas Law. He amassed such a hefty amount of fortune from his career as a singer-songwriter and an actor.