Sandra Scully was the wife of the famous American sports commentator Vin Scully. She and Vin stayed together for 48 years until Sandra’s death last year at the age of 76 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the disease that weakened her muscles and impaired bodily functions.
Early life
Sandra Scully was born on December 27, 1944 in Cascade, Virginia, USA. She was of American nationality and her nickname is Sandi. She studied at a non-public university. No further information about her family, parents, education or background is available at this time.
Sandra Scully career
She worked as an executive assistant, provided various administrative assistance, or was an administrative support specialist to Carroll Rosenbloom, the Los Angeles Rams football owner, and other information about her job and work is not available. Sandra loved to cook for her family. Her interests also included reading books and hiking. She loved spending quiet time on the beach with her husband. She also loved baseball, so she always enjoyed hearing the stories and facts her husband used to tell her.
health problems
Life was good for her and her family until she suffered from the very rare nervous system disorder ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Their muscle function was reduced and nerve cells collapsed. The cause was unknown and she already knew that her condition could not be cured. She was under the care of the UCLA Medical Center’s Department of Neuromuscular Disorders. Sandra fought the disease for many years, but unfortunately left the world on January 3, 2021. She died of complications while being treated at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Sandra Scully biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Sandra (nee Hunt) Scully |
| Date of birth | December 27, 1944 |
| Died | January 3, 2021 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Place of birth | Cascade, Virginia, |
| profession | Executive Assistant |
| University | – |
| qualification | – |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5′ 5” – in centimeters – 165 cm |
| weight | in kilograms – 55kg – in pounds – 121 pounds |
| hair colour | Blond |
| eye color | Brown |
Sandra Scully family | |
| Father | – |
| mother | – |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Who was Sandra Scully’s husband? | Vince Scully |
| children | Five (Catherine, Kelly, Erin, Todd, Kevin & Michael) |
Personal life
Sandra Scully was married before she met Vin. She had two children from her first marriage. She met Vin while working with the Los Angeles Rams in the 1970s. Satisfied with their relationship so far, they decided to marry in November 1973. She said in an interview that she was smitten with Vin’s personality when she first saw him. They soon started dating and things were going well between them. Some time later they had their daughter Catherine. Scully’s other children are Kelly, Erin, Todd and Kevin. Sandra has always been the backbone of her husband and supported him in whatever may come. She was always present for Vin at the stadium. Over time, she too became a special member of Dodger’s family.
Facts About Sandra Scully
- A statement from Dodger President suggests that Sandra was Vin’s biggest fan and was very supportive of his career.
- She accompanied her husband Vin to his last home game at Dodger Stadium in September 2016.
- She was very proud of her husband.
- The pair have always been spotted posing for paparazzi at stadiums.
- Sandi loved golf and used to play with her husband.