William Bumpus (Gayle King’s ex-husband) Bio, Facts, Age, Height, Weight, Family and Net Worth

Last updated on August 3rd, 2025 at 11:56 am

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William Bumpus Biography

William Bumpus is an accomplished American attorney, lawyer, and celebrity ex-husband of Gayle King, an American television personality, author, and broadcast journalist for CBS News, co-hosting its flagship morning program, CBS Mornings, and before that, its predecessor, CBS This Morning.

William Bumpus Facts.


  • Name: William Bumpus.
  • Birth Place:  Greenwich, South East London, England.
  • Date of Birth: 1954.
  • Birthday: Not Available.
  • Zodiac Sign: Not Available.
  • Occupation: Attorney, Lawyer, and Celebrity Ex-Husband.
  • Nationality: British.
  • Race: White.
  • Religion: Christianity.
  • Sexuality: Straight.
  • Gender: Female.
  • College: studied at Central Connecticut State University, thereafter repositioned to Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, to seek a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and graduated with a degree.

William Bumpus Age

William is 71 years old as of 2025. She was born in 1954 in Greenwich, South East London, England. His date of birth and birthday are not publicly available. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.

William Bumpus Height

William stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m). 

William Bumpus Weight

William weighs 85 kg (187 lbs).

Educational Background

William was born in 1954,  in Greenwich, South East London, England. He studied at Central Connecticut State University, thereafter repositioned to Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, to seek a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and graduated with a degree. William also began his career just after obtaining a license to practice law.

William Bumpus Family, Parents

William was born in the United States to caring and loving parents. She has not revealed details about his father and mother. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.

William Bumpus Siblings

Information about William’s siblings is not publicly available. It is not known whether he has siblings or not. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.

William Bumpus Wife

William was married to his loving and caring wife, Gayle King, an American television personality, author. He broadcast journalist for CBS News, co-hosting its flagship morning program, CBS Mornings, and before that, its predecessor, CBS This Morning.  The couple did their wedding in 1982, and together share two children: a daughter named Kirby Bumpus, and a son named William Bumpus Jr. Later on, they divorced in 1993.

William Bumpus Kids

William, together with his ex-wife Gayle King are proud and loving parent of two children: a daughter named Kirby Bumpus, and a son named William Bumpus Jr.

William Bumpus Net Worth

William has an estimated net worth of $20 million. His primary source of income is his successful career as a Correspondent.

Family

  • Father: Not Available.
  • Mother: Not Available.
  • Siblings: Not Available.
  • Marital Status: Divorced.
  • Wife: Was married to Gayle King.
  • Kids: Kirby Bumpus, and William Bumpus Jr.

Body Measurements

  • Body measurements: 42-32-37 inches
  • Chest Size: 42 inches.
  • Waist Size: 32 inches.
  • Biceps: 37 inches.
  • Shoe Size:  12 (US).
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown.
  • Hair Color: Black.

Career

  • William is an accomplished American attorney, lawyer, and celebrity ex-husband of Gayle King an American television personality, author, and broadcast journalist for CBS News, co-hosting its flagship morning program, CBS Mornings, and before that its predecessor CBS This Morning.
  • He started his professional career as an Assistant Attorney General in Connecticut in 1980, shortly after his graduation. He held the position for a year before being offered another option as a civil attorney. Nevertheless, he returned to the government as an assistant district attorney in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Queries About William Bumpus

Who is William Bumpus?

William Bumpus is an accomplished American attorney, lawyer, and celebrity ex-husband of Gayle King an American television personality, author, and broadcast journalist for CBS News, co-hosting its flagship morning program, CBS Mornings, and before that its predecessor CBS This Morning.

Is William Bumpus married?

No, William was married to his loving and caring wife Gayle King an American television personality, author and broadcast journalist for CBS News, co-hosting its flagship morning program, CBS Mornings, and before that its predecessor CBS This Morning. 

How much is William Bumpus net worth?

William has an estimated net worth of $20 million. His primary source of income is his successful career as a Correspondent.

Is William Bumpus dead or alive?

William is alive and kicking.

What is William Bumpus doing now?

William is currently known as the ex-husband of Gayle King an American television personality, author, and broadcast journalist for CBS News, co-hosting its flagship morning program, CBS Mornings, and before that its predecessor CBS This Morning.

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