So, on January 22, 2023, Sandra Ali announced that she was leaving after more than a decade as an anchor at WDIV (Channel 4). She had previously anchored the 6pm and 11pm news for Detroit’s WDIV every weekend for 13 years. In her farewell to viewers, she said she was grateful for all the long-standing friendships she had made while working at WDIV and that she would move on to the next great new opportunity. So, like that, the 2002 Associated Press Award recipient has been transparent about her professional life. On the other hand, her personal life has been relatively under the radar, especially after she and her husband Shawn Ley apparently separated. We will tell you more about Shawn in this article called ‘WDIV Shawn Ley Biography’.
Meet Shawn Ley, Sandra Ali’s husband
Sandra Ali married journalist Shawn Ley in 2006 at the Hills Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The two met when Shawn took a job in Detroit, where Sandra lived and worked at the time. A year after their first meeting, they crossed paths again when Shawn happened upon Sandra’s house, which she had put up for sale. Shawn was the one who then took the unexpected reunion as a sign to ask Sandra out. Sandra, of course, accepted, and fast forward to 2023, where rumors have it that they have broken up.
The couple have four children. Their first son Roman was born in 2010, followed by daughter Isla and twins Grant and Tamer.
While adjusting to balancing work and family responsibilities, Shawn and his wife are often seen praising each other for their dedication to their marriage and their kids. Sandra has also repeatedly praised her husband for taking care of all the kids and their “dirty diapers” while maintaining his own career.
Is Shawn Ley on WDIV still married?
When Shawn Ley’s mother died in 2020, her obituary no longer mentioned Shawn’s wife, although it did mention his brother and his wife, so it’s possible they had separated before then.
Sandra Ali Celebrated Christmas 2022 Without Shawn Ley (PHOTO: Instagram)
Additionally, the following year, fans discussed the lack of a wedding ring on Sandra. That same year, it was also reported that the couple filed for divorce in November 2019. So, until now, they are said to be keeping it a secret from the public.
As of January 2023, neither have confirmed or denied the divorce.
Sandra’s last social media post about Shawn was in 2018, and Shawn doesn’t have any recent photos of them on his account. However, the two continue to share photos of their children and work-related stuff.
But all that seems to be a thing of the past as Sandra no longer has the title “wife” on her social media bio. For a while, she just stuck to the title “Mother of 4 + Twin Boys”.
Shawn Ley’s age
Shawn Ley was born in 1968. So he will turn 54 in 2022.
Shawn Ley Family
Shawn Ley’s mother, Sandra Lee Ley, is no more. She passed away of natural causes on April 19, 2020 at the age of 77.
In addition to Shawn, Sandra is survived by her husband, Paul Thomas Ley, and another son, Bryon, of Columbus. Bryon was married to Megan Christine Ley (who turned 48 in August 2021) at the time of her mother’s death.
Shawn’s father, a former driver at One Lincoln Park, turned 81 in November 2022. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native also previously attended North Catholic High School and the University of Dayton.
In contrast, Shawn’s older brother Bryon Paul Ley turned 56 in June 2022. While living in Lewis Center, Ohio, he has been working as a sales manager at Science and Medicine Group since April 2022. Like his father, he attended the University of Dayton, where he earned a BA in Communications (1984–1988).
Is Shawn Ley on Instagram?
Indeed. Shawn Ley can be found on Instagram @shawnleylive with 1,715 posts and 4,132 followers as of January 25, 2023. He states “There’s more news than my gray hairs, and that’s a lot because I have my share” here and also on his Twitter bio. @ShawnLeyLiveHe has attracted 7,968 followers here with his tweets.
Shawn also has about 11,401 followers on Facebook.
Shawn Ley Weight Loss
Shawn’s weight loss journey that WDIV loves the most is something that many people have praised him for. It was a weight loss journey that happened not too long ago (2022). He followed in his wife’s footsteps and lost a lot of weight in a short period of time. They both worked with the same nutritionist and trainer. And so, in the end, he probably lost about 30-40 pounds while his wife lost even more, 50 pounds, in a period of 2 months.
What is Shawn Ley’s net worth?
Shawn Ley is said to have a net worth of nearly $300,000 as of January 2023.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Shawn has worked with Local News 4 for more than a decade now. During his career, he has been honored with three Michigan Broadcasters Association “Reporter of the Year” awards. In 2021, under his tenure, WDIV was also named Michigan Radio Station of the Year.
His breaking news was also seen on Houston KPRC TV StationJacksonville of WJXT TV StationOrlando of WKMG TV StationChicopee’s WWLP TV StationPortsmouth of WAVY-TVand Amarillo KAMR TV Station And KCIT TV Station.
Related FAQs
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When is Shawn Ley’s birthday?
Shawn Ley’s birthday is December 23 and that means he is a Capricorn.
Shawn Ley was born and raised in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. However, as of January 2023, he calls Detroit, Michigan his home.
Shawn Ley is over 6 feet tall. He looks younger and healthier than his age and that is because he knows the importance of staying healthy.