David Letterman Net Worth
One of the most significant talk show hosts, David Letterman recently announced that he’s retiring. And he certainly has more than enough saved to do so. When CBS signed first three-year contract with him, his paycheck was $14 million per year. That’s quite salary! In Letterman’s case, it was just a beginning. Today, his net worth is incredible $400 million as of 2015.
Just in 2007, Letterman earned $40 million according to Forbes magazine. $32 million from this sum was a CBS salary. But his fame and wealth attracted also some negative attention. In 2005, plot was discovered that aimed to kidnapping Letterman and asking $5 million ransom. Thank God, the police was faster than criminals.
Letterman owns huge mansion in North Salem, New York. But his real estate property is much more than large house sitting on it. He owns surrounding 108 acres. Letterman has a swimming pool and a small lake close to the home. And also no curious neighbor’s eyes around. It’s a nice secluded location.
David married Michelle Cook in 1969 but they divorce in 1977. After that, he dated Merrill Markoe and Regina Lasko. Both were long-term relationships but Letterman didn’t marry them. Change came with Regina Lasko. She became his second wife after they married in 2009.
