Richard M. Cohen Bio, Age, Height, Family, Illness, Wife, Books, Net worth

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Richard M. Cohen Biography

Richard M. Cohen a native of Plainview, New York, is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist, television producer, and author. He previously served as the senior producer for CBS News and CNN. As an author, he has written multiple books.

These books include; Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope, and Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness: A Reluctant Memoir. In addition, Richard Occasionally publishes articles for the “Health and Fitness” section of The New York Times.

Richard M. Cohen Age

Richard was born on February 14, 1948, in Plainview, New York, United States. He is 73 years old as of 2021.

Richard M. Cohen Height

Richard is a man of average height and body size. The 73-year-old has dark brown eyes and his hair is grey. Further details about his body measurements are under review. However, they will be updated as soon as they are available.

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Richard M. Cohen Family

Cohen was born and raised in Plainview, New York. He was born to his mother Teresa Cohen and his father Benjamin Cohen. His father was a doctor. There is no available information about his siblings if he has any. Cohen has yet to disclose further information about his family and educational background.

Richard M. Cohen Wife

Cohen has been married to his wife Meredith Vieira for 35 years since June 14th, 1986. Meredith is a broadcast journalist and television personality widely recognized for her work on the daytime talk show The View, and the original host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

She is NBC News Special Correspondent and previously co-anchored NBC’s Today Show. The married couple has three children Lily Max Cohen, Benjamin Edwin Cohen, and Gabriel Anthony Cohen. They reside in Irvington, Westchester County, New York. Richard’s son Gabe Cohen is a reporter working for KOMO-TV in Seattle, Washington. He previously worked for KHQ-TV in Spokane, Washington.

Richard M. Cohen Illness

At the age of 25, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His optic nerves have been affected therefore he is legally blind. Cohen was also diagnosed with colon cancer in 1999 and another one in 2000. He is currently living a healthy life at 73.

Richard M. Cohen Books

  • I Want to Kill The Dog
  • Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope
  • Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness: A Reluctant Memoir
  • A Heartbeat Away: The Investigation and Resignation of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew
  • Chasing Hope: A Patient’s Deep Dive Into Stem Cells, Faith, and the Future
  • The Sports Encyclopedia, Pro Football: The Modern Era, 1960 to the Present
  • The Boston Red Sox Trivia Book
  • The World Book of Odds
  • Carpenter Years
  • The Cincinnati Red Trivia Book

Richard M. Cohen Net Worth

Cohen is estimated to be $500, 000 rich. He has accumulated his wealth from his successful career as an author, journalist, and television producer.

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