Ed Gallek FOX 8, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Brain Surgery, Salary, and Net Worth

Ed Gallek Bio | Wiki

Ed Gallek is an American journalist and reporter working for I-Team at FOX 8. He had brain surgery in 2015. Before joining FOX 8 in January 2015, Ed was working as a reporter for WOIO Channel 19 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ed Gallek Age

He was born on December 13, 1964, in the United States. Ed is 57 years old.

Ed Gallek Height

He is a man of average stature. Ed’s height is 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73m).

Ed Gallek Family

He was born and raised in the United States. However, Ed is a very secretive man in nature and has guarded his private life away from the public eye. Therefore, he has not disclosed the identity of his family members including his parents and siblings.

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Ed Gallek Wife

He got married to his lovely wife, Peggy Gallek on October 11, 2014. Ed’s wife is an I-Team reporter for FOX 8. The couple met while covering the Cleveland police chase that they were assigned by their various stations. At the time of their encounter, his wife was still working for FOX 8 while Ed was working for WOIO Channel 19. Ed is seven months older than his wife. The couple got married in Summit County on October 11, 2014, after dating for two years.

However, Ed was previously married and has a grown-up daughter from his previous marriage, while his wife has three adult children, two sons, and one daughter from her previous union. Ed and his wife Peggy now reside in Summit County with their two cats.

Ed Gallek Daughter

He is a proud father to an all-grown-up daughter from his previous marriage, while his wife has three adult children, two sons, and one daughter from her previous union.

Ed Gallek Education

He attained his degree in journalism from Kutztown University, which is a small school located in central Pennsylvania.

Ed Gallek Fox 8

He is currently working as a reporter for I-Team at FOX 8. Before joining FOX 8 in January 2015, Ed was working as a reporter for WOIO Channel 19 in Cleveland, Ohio. He worked there for 15 years since 1999. Prior to working for WOIO, Ed was working for WEWS Channel 5 where he spent four years. He has also worked for WCNC as an investigative reporter in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he spent five years. Additionally, Ed also worked for WHP as a reporter in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for three years.

Some of Ed’s colleagues at FOX 8 include:

Jenn Harcher – meteorologist.

Stacey Frey – general assignment reporter.

Peggy Gallek – reporter.

AJ Colby – meteorologist.

Kristi Capel – co-anchor.

Shelly Brown – anchor and reporter.

Ed Gallek Brain Surgery

He was diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumor in June 2015. Before the diagnosis, Ed was experiencing facial pain on the right side of his face. After an MRI was conducted, doctors discovered that he had a tumor right behind his ear.

Ed was scheduled for brain surgery in July 2019. The surgery lasted for 13 hours after the doctors successfully removed a benign tumor from his brain. He was later released from the hospital for further recovery at home after staying at the hospital for less than a week. Ed and his wife were grateful for the family and friends who journeyed with them during the surgery.

Ed Gallek Salary

He has been working as an I-Team reporter for FOX 8 since January 2015. Ed’s salary is $82,500 annually.

Ed Gallek Net Worth

He has been in the broadcast career for more than three decades and there is no doubt that he has accumulated a decent fortune for himself over the years. Ed’s net worth is $3 million.

How Old Is Ed Gallek

He was born on December 13, 1964, in the United States. Ed is 57 years old.

Who Is Ed Gallek Married To

He is married to his lovely wife, Peggy Gallek since October 11, 2014. Ed’s wife is an I-Team reporter for FOX 8. The couple got married after dating for two years.

Are Peggy And Ed Gallek Related

He got married to his lovely wife, Peggy Gallek on October 11, 2014. Ed’s wife is an I-Team reporter for FOX 8. Ed is seven months older than his wife. Therefore, Ed and Peggy are not related by blood.

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