Todd Milsap was the son of the renowned American singer and pianist, Ronnie Milsap. Read ahead to find out more about this celebrity star’s early life, family, memorable life incidents, death story, and more.
Early Life
Todd Milsap was blessed to be born into a well-off family. He was born on October 22, 1969, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He was the one and only child of Ronnie Milsap and Joyce Reeves. He was raised in Nashville without any siblings. He spent his entire life luxuriously.
Education
While living in Nashville, Tennessee, Todd attended Franklin Road Academy. He completed his high school at Hillsborough High School. His father, Ronnie did not lack in his studies in any way. He was very creative, a force of joy and life.
Personal Life
Todd married Yogi Milsap. He was blessed with seven children including three bonus children, namely, Kye, Mya, Wyler, Asher Milsap, Susy Jones, Victoria Piller, and Zy Gagne. He was happily married to Yogi until his death.
Parents
His father, Ronnie Lee Milsap, is an American country music singer and pianist. He was born on January 16, 1943, in Grifton, North Carolina, USA. Ronnie was one of the country music’s most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s. Despite being completely blind, he became one of the most successful country crossover singers of his time with hit songs that included pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. “It Was Almost Like a Song”, “Smoky Mountain Rain”, “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World”, and “Any Day Now” are some of his biggest crossover hits. He received six Grammy Awards. Ronnie was selected for induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
In 1965, he married Joyce Reeves i.e. Ronnie’s mother. Unfortunately, Joyce died on September 6, 2021, from leukemia at the age of 81.
Career and Profession
Initially, he worked as a promoter with his friend, Leon Jackson. He then started his career in production management. He was the production manager of his father’s music videos, tours, and other recording projects.
Net Worth
Todd had an estimated net worth of $4 million at the time of his death. He had earned all this wealth from his profession as a production manager. On the other hand, Ronnie Milsap, his father, has garnered a net worth of $14 million from his music career.
Tragic Death of Todd
Todd died in a tragic circumstance. He was found unconscious and unresponsive in the houseboat at Four Corners Marina on 23rd February 2019. He was not responding to the calls of his family for two days before his body was found. So, his son went to check and found him unconscious. After taking him to the hospital, he was declared dead due to medical conditions. It is very painful for parents to see their young son leaving the world before them. It was a tragic incident for his family. He was 49 years old at the time of his death.
Conclusion
Todd Milsap was an extraordinarily creative man. He left so many memorable memories for his family and friends. He spent his life making people laugh, cracking jokes, and bringing joy to people surrounding him. He was a charm for his parents who can never forget him.
