Taya Kyle
Widow of Chris Kyle (born 1974)
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Key Takeaways
- Taya Renae Kyle (née Studebaker ; born September 4, 1974) is an American author, political commentator, and military veteran's family activist.
- She is also the co-author of American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith, and Renewal , a book about life with her husband.
- Her father previously served as the mayor of Lake Oswego, Oregon.
- Chris Kyle Studebaker met Chris Kyle in 2001.
- As a Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle is known as the most lethal sniper in U.
Taya Renae Kyle (née Studebaker; born September 4, 1974) is an American author, political commentator, and military veteran's family activist. Known as the widow of US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, she was portrayed by actress Sienna Miller in the film American Sniper based on his autobiography of the same name. She is also the co-author of American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith, and Renewal, a book about life with her husband.
Early life
Born Taya Renae Studebaker on September 4, 1974, in Portland, Oregon, she is the daughter of Kim and Kent Studebaker. Her father previously served as the mayor of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Her older sister is Ashley (Studebaker) Brittell.
Chris Kyle
Studebaker met Chris Kyle in 2001. They married in 2002 and later had two children.
As a Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle is known as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. His autobiography, American Sniper, was published on January 3, 2012. On February 2, 2013, he was shot and killed at a shooting range in Texas, making Taya a widow at age 38.
Life after Chris Kyle's death
In 2014, Kyle founded the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation as a touchstone for veterans and their families. The foundation's mission is to "serve those who serve us by providing meaningful interactive experiences that enrich family relationships".
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