Many of you are familiar with Lynn Toler, lawyer, Judge, and TV Presenter. But very few people have an idea about her husband Eric Mumford, who was an accountant. Since he was not a TV personality like her wife, he was never in the spotlight.
As a celebrity partner, Eric remained married to Lynn till his last breath. They got married in 1986 and spent over four decades together before Eric passed away in 2022. They were known for their strong and loving relationship, which brought him back into the public eye. In this article, we take a closer look at his life, career, and personal story.
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Early Life
According to online websites, Eric Mumford’s birthday was on 1st January 1951. He was born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio, by his parents Mary Margaret and Richard Mumford.
Coming from an Afro-American background, he completed his schooling in Ohio, but the details of his school are not known. To pursue higher education, he joined Harvard University and transferred to Princeton University.
Beginning of Career
Eric Mumford was a highly educated man with an impressive academic background. He studied at both Princeton and Harvard and also earned a Ph.D., in architecture.
Throughout his career, Eric mainly worked as an accountant in private firms. However, reports suggest that he also spent time teaching as a lecturer.
In the later part of his career, Eric was associated with the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, where he contributed to both the archaeology and design departments. Some sources also mention that he served as a committee member and even chairman of the visiting committee at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. However, this has not been confirmed officially.
Shot to Fame
Eric Mumford didn’t come to limelight because of his career, but his marriage with Lynn Toler. They two met for the first time in 1986, and started dating soon after. As their relationship progressed, they got married in the same year. Unfortunately, their loving married life came to an end, when Eric passed away in 2022.
Relationship
As mentioned above, Eric Mumford was married to Lynn Toler. The two tied the knot in 1986, and remained together till Eric’s death in 2022. Together they shared two sons, Xavier Mumford-Toler, and William Mumford-Toler. According to sources, Xavier is working hard to become a basketball player while William has pursued his career as an audio engineer.
Some of you may not know, but Lynn was Eric’s second wife. The details of his first wife are not available, but we do know that their relationship ended in a divorce.
Major Source of Income and Net Worth
At the time of his death, Eric Mumford’s net worth was $5 million. He had a successful career, where he earned a steady income from the private firms he worked for. After joining the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, his income increased because of his role in the institution. Now that he is gone, his wealth is inherited by his wife and sons.
