Troy Dendekker is an American musician, anti-drug activist, and the ex-wife of the late Bradley Nowell, lead singer and guitarist of the band Sublime.
She rose to fame after her husband tragically died of a heroin overdose while on tour with his band in 1996. Troy is a proud mother who is actively involved in raising awareness about drug addiction and advocating for a drug-free America.
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- Full name: Troy Dendekker
- Date of Birth: March 8, 1971
- Age: 52
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: United States
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Musician, anti-drug activist
- Height: 167cm
- Parents: David Newton (father), Robin Newton (mother)
- Spouse: Kiki Holmes (remarried)
- Children: Jacob James Nowell
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Troy Dendecker, now 52 years old, was born in the United States on March 8, 1971. She grew up in a loving family with her father David Newton and mother Robin Newton.
While there is limited information available about her early life and education, Troy has yet to reveal much about her upbringing, including any siblings she may have had or where she grew up.
Personal life
Troy Dendekker’s personal life took a major turn in the early 1990s when she met Bradley Nowell on tour.
They fell deeply in love and eventually got married. However, a week after their wedding, tragedy struck: Bradley died of a heroin overdose.
Although Troy and Bradley’s marriage was short-lived, they gave birth to a son, Jakob James Nowell, on June 25, 1995.
After Bradley’s death, Troy focused on raising Jacob as a single mother. She later found love again and married Kiki Holmes in a private ceremony, marking their 18th wedding anniversary in November 2020.
Profession
While information about Troy’s career is limited, she mentions that she sang in a band. However, she gained more recognition as the wife and widow of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell.
After Bradley’s death, Troy played a key role in negotiations with the band’s record label and head Paul Ruffino to produce a documentary about her late husband and the band’s journey.
She has also collaborated with Courtney Love on various television shows to raise awareness for a drug-free America and to separate drugs from the music industry. In 2013, Troy received the Creator Award for her efforts in this regard.
net worth
Troy Dendekker’s net worth is estimated to be over $1 million.
This includes income from her various ventures as well as the bulk of the wealth she inherited from her late husband, Bradley Norwell.
Social Media
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