As Showtime series George & Tammy comes to its conclusion this month, we take a look at what happened to George Richey and his second wife, Sheila Slaughter.
George & Tammy, which premiered on December 4, 2022, explores the explosively creative musical and romantic partnership between George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Based on their daughter’s memoir, George & Tammy introduces audiences to the couple responsible for hits such as Stand By Your Man and D-I-V-O-R-C-E.
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With marital drama at the center of the Showtime series, we get to learn more about Wynette’s other relationships. Notably, her marriage to George Richey after she split from her fourth husband, Michael Tomlin.
But George Richey, a songwriter in his own right, went on to marry again, after Tammy Wynette’s untimely death in 1998. So, who was Richey’s last wife, Sheila Slaughter?
Who is Sheila Slaughter Richey?
Sheila Richey (née Slaughter) was the fourth and final wife of songwriter George Richey. The couple were married from 2001 until George Richey’s death on July 31, 2010. Richey passed away at the age of 74 after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Before they married, Sheila was a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. She reportedly was a cheerleader for the Cowboys for two seasons in 1987 and 1988.
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Hailing from Madisonville, Texas, Sheila always had dreams of being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. But she also had other intentions for a career in showbusiness. While she studied acting and performance at the University of North Texas in Denton and at KD Studios in Dallas, Sheila wished to be running the show behind-the-scenes.
In 1994, the Oklahoman reported on how Sheila Slaughter Richey developed the idea for Backstage With Tanya Tucker. She served as executive producer and host of the show, which aired on The Nashville Network. It is unconfirmed how Sheila Slaughter met her future husband, George Richey, although she was immersing herself in Nashville’s music scene thanks to the Tanya Tucker interview.
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George Richey and wife Sheila had one child together
Late songwriter George Richey had three daughters from his two marriages. His first two daughters, Kelly and Diedre, he shared with first wife, Dorothy Ann Tippit. Richey and Tippit had married in 1953, divorcing 16 years later, in 1969.
George and Sheila Richey would have one child together the year they were married.
Their daughter, born September 2001, is called Tatum Richey. She currently rides for Baylor University’s equestrian team.
Sheila Slaughter Richey was friends with Tammy Wynette
Each year, on the anniversary of Tammy Wynette’s death, Sheila Richey has paid tribute to the late singer. Her social media posts dedicated to Wynette reveal that the pair were friends.
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“She welcomed me into her life with a sisterly love like I had not known before,” Sheila wrote on the anniversary of Wynette’s death. “While I’ve always had the greatest of friends, Tammy and I shared a special bond that God created for His plans and purpose.”
Another year, Sheila Richey wrote in tribute: “No one ever stood up for me, guarded our friendship and loved me like Tammy did! She was my angel on earth and I’ll always be hers.”
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George Richey’s family did not authorize George & Tammy
On the day George & Tammy premiered, the George Richey Estate made an official statement regarding the series.
“The TV series GEORGE & TAMMY, which premieres on Showtime tonight, was not authorized or approved by the George Richey family or his estate,” the statement reads.
“We have great respect for the art of music and storytelling, as our family has over 70 combined years in the arts. The late George Richey spent most of his life creating music and helping to bring it to audiences worldwide. His widow, Sheila Richey, has been in the industry since 1993.”
The statement then alleges that the George Richey Estate was not contacted by the team behind George & Tammy in the making of the show. They allege George Jones’s widow was not contacted either. George Richey features in the series, given that he was friends with the titular couple, and their writing partner. Sheila Richey also makes an appearance in the show. George Richey is played by actor Steve Zahn and Sheila is portrayed by Kelly McCormack.
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