Craig Heyward’s previous wife, Charlotte Heyward, gave birth to three athletic children, two of whom played in the NFL. The former couple separated in 2001 after 13 years of marriage. Even after their divorce, Charlotte and her family continued to care for Craig. Craig, nicknamed Ironhead by NFL fans, was diagnosed with malignant bone cancer in 1998.
Following an uphill battle, the NFL player died at the age of 39. Craig suffered a stroke in his final days, leaving him paralyzed. But, even in the end, he has the same passion and love for the sport he has been playing professionally for a decade. His two sons, Cameron and Connor, have continued his NFL legacy. Cameron Heyward, his eldest son, was just named Walter Payton Man of the Year at the NFL Awards ceremony. The honor is given to players who have made significant contributions on and off the field. He founded The Heyward House to end child hunger, help children and teachers, encourage youth reading, and fight cancer.
Who is Charlotte Heyward? Craig Heyward Wife
Charlotte Heyward, Craig Heyward’s ex-wife, met him when he was a freshman at Carlow University. At the time, Charlotte’s best friend was dating Craig’s brother, and Craig bumped into her on one of their dates. During their initial meeting, Charlotte remembers Craig saying something rude to her, to which Charlotte responded with even harsher remarks. Criag was drawn to Charlotte’s rebellious character.
Following the meeting, the two became close friends; a year later, Charlotte went to the University of Pittsburgh, and the two began dating. The couple married at a young age. Craig is 21 and Charlotte is 20. The couple married in 1988, and Charlotte discussed their marriage in a podcast in 2021. In her interview, Charlotte said that Atlanta was their favorite city to live in and offered many fond memories of the couple being involved with family Another NFL. A year after Craig’s death, Charlotte explained how Craig was still passionate about the game at the end. He described how Craig pushed himself to the side and howled.
Charlotte and Craig were divorced before he died in 2006. They had separated in 2001. After her divorce from Craig, Charlotte married former NBA player Cory Blackwell. Charlotte and Blackwell divorced, and while they were together, Charlotte adopted a daughter named Meagan. Charlotte is now married to Steven Wesley, with whom she has posted many images on the X account (formerly Twitter). Charlotte currently works as a podcast host and realtor. Charlotte’s podcast, It’s 3rd And One, features guests from the sports business. He recently asked Lisa Welsh, mother of MLB star Jared Walsh, to appear on his program.
Craig Raised Three Sons with Charlotte
Craig Heyward, the late NFL player, had four children, three of whom he shared with Charlotte. Craig Heyward Jr., one of his children, was seen with a woman named Michelle Gray. Craig Heyward Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps, playing football at Passaic High School before attending Middle Tennessee State University. Craig Heyward Jr. works for the Passaic Board of Education and is married to Liza Nicole Heyward.
Charlotte and Craig’s three sons are all athletes, with two continuing their father’s NFL legacy. Cameron Heyward, the couple’s oldest son, played four years of NCAA football at Ohio State. He was drafted by the Steelers in 2011 and has since become a star in his own right. He has earned six Pro Bowl appearances and three First-Team All-Pro selections.
Corey Heyward, their middle son, attended Georgia Tech and played college basketball. He was a guard for the Yellow Jackets for four seasons before earning a business administration degree in 2017. Corey, unlike his older brother, did not play professional sports. He is active on Facebook, where he updates about his relatives and shares some photos with his friends. Charlotte was expecting their third child, Connor, when Craig was diagnosed with cancer. Connor, who was born on January 22, 1999, attended Michigan State University and played football there. He was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round in 2022 and plays tight end/fullback.
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