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What is the Death Cause of Kirk Aanes? Bio, Wife, Net Worth

What is the Death Cause of Kirk Aanes? Bio, Wife, Net Worth

Facts of Kirk Aanes

Full Name:Kirk Aanes
Birth Date:August 5, 1964
Age:59 years
Death Date:January 11, 2014
Gender:Male
Profession:Screenwriter
Country:United States
Horoscope:Leo
DivorceMing-Na Wen
Net Worth$100 thousand to $1 million
Birth PlaceMinneapolis, Minnesota
StatusSingle
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
EducationSt. Cloud State University
FatherMarcus Aanes
MotherValerie Aanes
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American screenwriter, Kirk Aanes came into the spotlight as the ex-husband of an American actress and model Ming-Na Wen. Kirk wrote for The City in 1995, Love Thy Neighbor in 2005, and Loving in 1983. His ex-wife is famous for giving her voice to Mulan in the animated film Mulan and its sequel and for playing Melinda May / The Cavalry in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 

Early Life of Kirk Aanes

Kirk Aanes came into this beautiful world on August 5, 1964. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States of America. His age was 49 years old and his zodiac sign was Leo. Kirk’s father’s name was Marcus Aanes and his mothers was Valerie Aanes.

Similarly, Aanes held American citizenship as a nationality and belonged to a white ethnic background. Similarly, he used to follow the Christianity religion.

College Of Kirk Aanes

Kirk completed his higher-level education at Albert Lea High School in the year 1982. After that, he completed his graduation from St. Cloud State University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Science degree in theatre and creative writing.

Kirk Aanes Relationship

Kirk was a divorced man. Previously, he was married to his long-term girlfriend Ming-Na Wen. By profession, his ex-wife is an American actress and model. Before exchanging their marriage vows the love bird was in a relationship for a long period of time.

Kirk Aanes's ex-wife Ming-Na Wen
Caption: Kirk’s ex-wife Ming-Na Wen (Photo: IMDb)

Afterward, they took their relationship to the next step and exchange their marriage vows on May 19, 1990. After staying together for 3 years, they got separated in October 1993.

Kirk Aanes’s ex-wife’s Net worth

Kirk’s net worth was estimated to be around $ 1.6 million at the time of his death. He earned this million amount from his primary source of income as an American screenwriter. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American screenwriter ranges from $55,147 and $86,138 per year.

Ming-Na Wen taking selfie with her car
Caption: Ming-Na Wen taking a selfie with her car (Photo: Creeto)

On the other hand, his ex-wife Ming-Na Wen is a millionaire. According to the celebrity net worth, she has an estimated net worth of around $5 million as of 2023. She receives this amount from her career as an American actress and model. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American actress is $97101 and the model ranges from $44,067 and $65,291 per annum.

What was the Cause of Kirk Aanes’s death?

Kirk passed away on January 11, 2014, at the age of 49. He was found dead at his home. The main reason behind his death was atherosclerotic heart disease.

The Journey of Kirk Aanes

  • Kirk began his career journey as an American screenwriter.
  • After that, he started writing for television dramas and started earning fame.
  • He has also won the Eugene O’Neil Award for one of his short plays.

    Ming-Na Wen photo in the poster
    Caption: Ming-Na Wen photo in the poster (Photo: The Direct)
  • Similarly, his ex-wife Ming began her career in the film industry as an actress and model.
  • Then she played the iconic character in the children’s television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in the year 1985.
  • After that from the year 1988 to 1991, she played Lien Hughes, the daughter of Tom Hughes.

FAQ of Kirk Aanes

What ethnicity was Kirk Aanes?

Kirk belonged to the white ethnicity.

Where did Kirk Aanes go to college?

Kirk completed higher-level education at Albert Lea High Schoo. After that, he completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree in theatre and creative writing from St. Cloud State University.

Who was Kirk Aanes’s ex-wife?

Kirk Aanes’s ex-wife is an American actress and model Ming-Na Wen.

What was the death cause of Kirk Aanes?

Kirk died because of atherosclerotic heart disease.