Facts of David Harper
Full Name:	David Harper
Gender:	Male
Country:	United States
Status	Single
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Afro-American
Religion	Christianity
Kids	Jada Harper
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David Harper is known as the ex-husband of an American singer-songwriter late Anita Pointer. 

What is the ethnicity of David Harper?

David Harper must have been born in The United States of America. He must be in his 70s. David is American by nationality and belongs to an Afro-American ethnic background.

Who was David Harper married to?

David was previously in a marital relationship with Anita Pointer. By profession, she was an American singer-songwriter. The duo tied the knot in December 1965. Anita was just 17 years old when she married David. However, their relationship didn’t last long and they got a divorce in 1966.

Does David Harper have a child?

Yes, David had a child. He and his late ex-wife gave birth to one adorable daughter. Their daughter’s name is Jada Rashawn Pointer. She was born on April 9, 1966.

Who was David Harper’s ex-wife?

David’s ex-wife Anita Pointer was an American singer-songwriter by profession. Anita was born on January 23, 1948. She was born in Oakland, California, United States. In 1973, when Anita’s Yes We Can peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, she and her sisters achieved recognition. In 1975, the group’s song Fairytale earned them their first Grammy Award for Best Country Performance.

Likewsie, it also got a Grammy Nomination for the year’s Best Country Song. The Pointer Sisters achieved greater degrees of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s (1982). Due to their songs Fire (1978), He’s So Shy (1980), Slow Hand (1981), and I’m So Excited.

What was Anita Pointer’s Net Worth?

Anita had an estimated net worth of around $5 million at the time of her death She was able to make that decent sum of money from her career as a  singer-songwriter. An average salary of an American singer-songwriter is around $80,442 per year.

She might have earned that same amount while she was still alive. Anita was making extra money from ads, sponsorship, and paid partnerships aside from bis career.

How did Anita Pointer die?

Anita left this world on December 31, 2022. She died from cancer at her home in Los Angeles. Anita was just 74 years old at the time of her death. According to Pointer’s publicist Roger Neal, she passed away with her family at her side. Her family in a statement said:

“She was the one that kept all of us close and together for so long. “Her love of our family will live on in each of us. Heaven is a more loving, beautiful place with Anita there.”

Others said:

“Anita was so kind and generous with her friendship and guidance to me. I learned a lot standing side of the stage every night watching her amaze and excite the crowd.

“While watching Wham!, she told me something I will never forget. ‘It’s all about energy.’ Thank you for your energy and passion and the music that makes me and the world love you so much.”

FAQs of David Harper

What happened to David Harper’s daughter?

Davids’s daughter Jada left this world in 2003. She dies due to cancer. Jada was just 37 years old at the ti of her death.

What was the cause of Anita Pointer’s sister’s death?

Anita’s sister died of cancer. She left this world in 2006. Cancer is their family hereditary disease.

Who was the lead singer of the Pointer Sisters?

Anita was the lead singer of the pointer sisters. All three of the Pointer Sisters‘ early Top 40 singles included her as the main vocalist.

Was Anita Pointer a contestant in Masked singer?

Pointer was scheduled to perform a duet with her sister Ruth on episode 6 of The Masked Singer in October 2021. However, Ruth later claimed that Pointer had skipped the performance because of an illness.