Who is Barbara Hackett wife of Toronto Mayor John Tory, her age, children, family, illness

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Barbara Hackett has been in the news because her husband, John Tory, stepped down from his post as Toronto mayor after getting involved in a sex scandal, know her age

John Tory, the mayor of Toronto, Canada, abruptly announced his resignation after acknowledging an affair with a former employee.

He made his declaration shortly after the Toronto Star revealed that he had an affair with the 31-year-old lady, whom Tory did not identify. He said that the relationship, which had begun during the COVID-19 outbreak, had ended mutually this year by consent.

Who is Barbara Hackett wife of Toronto Mayor John Tory, her age, children, family, illness and news

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The 68-year-old described the connection as “a serious error in judgment.” Tory stated in a press release:

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I am deeply sorry, and I apologise unreservedly to the people of Toronto, and to all of those hurt by my actions.

He added,

Most of all, I apologise to my wife, Barb and to my family who I’ve let down more than anyone else.

Since then, he has become a hot topic of discussion, with many people trying to find out more about him and his personal life. Given the fact that he is married and the father of four children, many people are now trying to find out more about his wife, Barbara Hackett. So, let’s find out everything about her:

Who is Barbara Hackett?

Barbara Hackett is a home builder and a renovator and is well-known for being the wife of former Toronto Mayor John Tory. She has been in the news because her husband has recently been involved in a sex scandal and stepped down from his mayoral post.

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She attended York University, where she studied business. While attending the university, John Tory and Hackett became friends. Soon, they fall in love with each other.

Later, they got married at the Islington United Church on May 27, 1978. They had a traditional wedding ceremony and reception at the Weston Golf Club on a “very hot day.” They both have four children later in life: George Tory, Chris Tory, John Tory, and Susan Tory.

As of now, they have five grandchildren, however, nothing is known about them. In 1991, she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosis.

She was born on 7 July 1956 and is 66 years old.

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