Tracy McCool Biography
Tracy McCool is an American Anchor/Reporter working for Fox 8 News – WJW in Cleveland, Ohio as an evening news anchor. She has been working for the station since May 2000 after working for WSYX-TV and WTTE-TV.
Tracy McCool Age
McCool was born on April 6, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. She is therefore 57 years old as of 2023. She celebrates her birthday on the 6th of April every year.
Tracy McCool Height
McCool stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Tracy McCool Family
McCool was raised in northeast Ohio, United States. She has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if McCool has any siblings.
Tracy McCool Husband / Children
John was married to her late spouse, John. They tied the knot in the year 2002. They first met in the year 1986 while they were at Copley High School. However, they parted ways after graduation from high school. McCool and her husband take great pride in being mom and dad to their 2 children, Carter (son) and Cassidy (daughter). McCool likes spending her spare time with her husband, kids, and their 2 dogs: Nikko and Samson.
Tracy McCool Husband’s Death / Cancer
McCool’s husband, John, died in May 2023 due to colon cancer. He was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in April 2023 and began clinical trials at University Hospitals. He has been through many medical tests and nearly 100 rounds of cancer treatment, and he shared all of it on social media. For about half a decade, John faced painful trials and treatments, but he remained strong and always used his story to support others. In fact, he became a supporter and spoke up for them.
John was a natural fighter, and he knew how to face challenges. He served in the military and later owned a gym where he trained mixed martial arts fighters. These skills became really important after he was diagnosed with cancer in the year 2018. His first treatments were done at Cleveland Clinic. The doctors didn’t give him a positive outlook, but John never allowed it to change who he was. He kept on smiling and stayed true to himself despite the difficult circumstances.
Tracy McCool Net Worth
McCool has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
Tracy McCool Salary
McCool earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tracy McCool Career
McCool serves at FOX 8 News as an evening news anchor, appearing on the 5, 6, and 10 PM newscasts. She began as a general assignment reporter at the station. In that role, she played a crucial role in creating Fox 8’s Akron/Summit County Bureau at Summit Mall. She also became well-known to people who wake up early because she worked as a news reporter and sometimes stood in as an anchor for the morning show.
Before McCool started working at Fox 8, she was a reporter and anchor at WTTE-TV and WSYX-TV in Columbus, Ohio, for 2 years. She then moved to the state capital after working at WICU-TV in Erie, Pennsylvania. McCool’s broadcasting career began behind the scenes, where she worked as a news intern and later as a morning show producer at Fox 8 News, before eventually moving in front of the camera.
When coming to her education, McCool is a proud alumnus of Copley High School and Kent State University. She graduated from the university with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast news. During her leisure time, she likes hanging out with her family and friends, skiing, or golfing.
Tracy McCool FOX 8 News
McCool is working at Fox 8 News where she works alongside other famous Fox 8 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Mackenzie Bart
- Andre’ Bernier
- Kristi Capel
- Ken Carman
- Wayne Dawson
- Jenn Harcher
- Natalie Herbick
- Jennifer Jordan
- Andre Knott
- Roosevelt Leftwich
- Lou Maglio
Tracy McCool Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 24K followers on Instagram.
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