Hope Willard Biography (Hope Mulbarger)
Hope Willard is the daughter of Fred Willard, the late American actor, comedian, and writer and his late wife, Mary Willard who was a playwright.
Her father, Fred was best known for his roles in the Rob Reiner mockumentary film This Is Spinal Tap.
Hope Willard Age
Willard was born in 1969. She is 51 years old as of 2020.
Hope Willard Parents
Hope’s parents are Fred Willard and Mary Willard. Her father was an actor, comedian, and writer while her mother was a playwright.
Her parents got married in the year 1968 and she was born one year later. Hope’s mother, Mary Willard died on July 13, 2018, at the age of 71 years old and her father on May 15, 2020, at the age of 86 years.
Hope Willard Father/ Fred Willard Death
Fred Willard died on May 15, 2020, at the age of 86 years from natural causes. News of his death was first shared by Jamie Lee Curtis, whose husband, Christopher Guest, had frequently worked with Willard.
Hope confirmed the death of her father on Twitter writing; “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving, working, and making us happy until the very end. We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever.”
People came out to pay tribute to Fred from all over the world. Amongst them was filmmaker Kevin Smith who wrote on Twitter;
“One of my favorite lines in a movie ever was delivered by Fred Willard in BEST IN SHOW, after a naughty dog went after the judge: “He went after her like she was made of ham.” This man was so brilliant and he elevated the flicks and TV shows in which he popped up. RIP, Funny Man!”
Hope Willard Husband
It is not yet known whether Hope is married or not. Information about her personal life is not yet available at the moment. We will provide this information as soon as it is available.
Hope Willard Son
Willard has a son named Freddie. Her son was born in the year 1997. It appears he was named after his grandfather, Fred Willard.
Hope Willard Net Worth
Hope’s net worth is not yet known. However, her father, Fred, had an estimated net worth of around $10 million.