Who is Gary O’Donoghue?

Who is Gary O’Donoghue?

Gary O’Donoghue is a famous British Journalist well recognized for his work at BBC News as a political correspondent based in Washington, DC. Despite the fact that he is blind, he is a confidence and brave man who has beaten the odds, that the disability might bring making him to stand out as a Journalist. He is not just a media personality but a tool of inspiration to many. This article discusses his bio and more.

How old is Gary O’Donoghue?

As of 2024, Gary is 55 years old as he was born in 1969. However, the day he celebrates his birthday remains a mystery as he is among the journalists who opts to keep their birthday private. He is a native of Norfolk, England.

Gary O’Donoghue Education

Where he began attending the school is unknown. However for high School, he attended Worcester College for the blind. During that time he involved himself with sports as he played Football for England Blind Team. From there he studied Philosophy and Modern Languages from Oxford University’s Christ Church.

Gary O’Donoghue Parents

In an Interview with Matthew Bell, Gary mentioned that his childhood was not easy especially due to his Visually Impairment which he was born partially blind and went totally blind at 8. His parents were also struggling due to lack of support from the society. His father was initially a semi footballer and later became Taxi driver. And to make ends meet his mother worked as a Ballroom Dancing Teacher. He went ahead and said that once his mother went through a rough patch and thought of killing him and herself. Its unknown whether he has siblings or not.

Gary O’Donoghue Wife and Children

Talking about Gary’s romantic life, he is a married man to Sarah Lewthwaite. Together the lovely couple shares a beautiful daughter named Lucy aged 24 years old.

Gary O’Donoghue’s Salary and Net Worth

It is believed that the journalist receives a 5 figure salary. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be $3.5 million.

Career

Gary O’Donoghue career at BBC is spanning more than two decades. His first time at BBC, he was an intern and following his graduation, he was hired as a junior reporter for BBC Radio 4 broadcast named Today. He rose to rank in 2004 after he was named a political correspondent reporting for across BBC’s platforms and was based in Westminster. Later in 2013 he was promoted to Chief political correspondent and reported for BBC Radio 4’s Today.

He worked in that capacity for nearly two years, before becoming the Washington correspondent in December 2014. In her career he has reported from across the globe. Some of continents includes Asia, America, Africa and Europe.