Are you familiar with Charlotte Heyward Blackwell? Maybe or maybe not. And if not, then let us tell you she is the wife of Craig Blackwell, the popular and late NBA player. Although there are no accurate facts to be found about her birth date, it is speculated that she must have been born in 1968. Her son named Cameroon Blackwell is the one who laid the foundation of Heyward House. Charlotte is the executive director of it.
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Who is the husband of Charlotte Heyward?
As has been mentioned above Charlotte Heyward-Blackwell is the wife of the late NBA player Craig Heyward. He was born in 1966 on 26th September. Craig has gained much popularity as a football player. During his college days, he was much into sports like his sons. He had a successful career with the National Football League for 11 years, which made him increase his net worth to $1.2 Million. He breathed his last in 2006 on May 27th.
Before joining NFL (The National Football League), Craig Heyward, the late husband of Charlotte Heyward-Blackwell, played for Pitt Panthers during his college years. He was just 39 when he passed away due to a brain tumor. Craig suffered from this serious health problem for 7 years. Unfortunately, he died so young in 2006 when he was a father of four sons – Craig Jr., Cameron, Corey, and Connor.
Following the legacy of father
Like father, Charlotte Heyward is also proud of her 4 sons who also have been successful as football players playing for numerous teams taking forward the legacy of their soccer champ father Craig Heyward. All four of their children took active participation in playing football during their high school days. Like a father who had played in New Jersey, his son, Craig Jr. too had similar experience. Whereas other 3 siblings played for Peachtree Ridge High School.
Brief about Cameroon Heyward
Like his popular father, Cameroon Heyward has also proved his prowess as a well-known NFL player who has been active since 11 years. He was born in 1969 on 6th May to Charlotte Heyward-Blackwell and late football champ Craig Heyward. After his early demise, his son Cameroon too followed the legacy of his father.
He had the same passion for being a perfect NFL player like his late father. He showed this passion ever since he began playing football in high school and became part of Ohio State University later, where he continued his sports career. Cameroon was even signed for a 4 year contract that was worth $65.6 million by the Pittsburgh Steelers. By becoming a first-round talent, he has earned much with numerous deals.
Personal life
There are not many facts about Charlotte Heyward-Blackwell’s personal life other than her being a wife of a popular football player Craig Heyward. But there is a love story of their son Cameroon Heyward. He met his love Allie who played volleyball in the same University. It was love at first sight for both of them. Both started dating when they were on campus. And in 2013 both got married to each other. They are parents to 3 children – 2 daughters and 1 son.