Sally Struthers' Ex-husband William C. Rader Worked as a Doctor until His License Was Revoked

Veteran television star Sally Struthers' former husband, William C. Rader, was not intimidated by how much money she made. Moreover, although she said they had a "good marriage," it ended in divorce.

Actress Sally Struthers was married to a doctor, William C. Rader, and together, the former couple welcomed one child. The psychiatrist also has kids from a previous relationship.

The Hollywood star once gushed that she instantly fell for the medical professional during their first date. Struthers later revealed she had reservations about becoming a mom until she met him.

Who Is William C. Rader?

Rader is a Lafayette College graduate. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration in 1959. Throughout his medical career, he established programs for alcoholism, eating disorders, a rape survivor program and an HIV program.

He later developed an interest in stem cells and traveled to Ukraine in 1995 for a one-year "fellowship," along with other physicians and scientists who are experienced in the field.

While there, he observed all areas of stem cell therapy, including analyzing, harvesting, separating, and delivery. Rader ended up conducting unethical experiments.

He sold unproven stem cell treatments to patients with incurable conditions, putting their lives in danger, and had his medical license revoked in 2014 as a result.

William C. Rader Was Married to Sally Struthers

In his early career, Rader was Struthers' husband. They were introduced by her co-star, Carroll O'Connor. The actress recalled how their relationship developed in a February 1981 interview.

Struthers revealed her future husband called her assistant to arrange a date with her and was told she was seeing someone else. But that did not discourage him as he said, "Well, put me on her list. And if she doesn't have a list, start one," leaving her impressed.

Struthers contacted Rader as she needed a date to a black-tie dinner then. The Oregon native recounted how things progressed after going out together for the first time:

"By the end of our first date, I was madly in love."

The TV star was even the first to suggest marriage, and the lovebirds ended up marrying in December 1977. Struthers, best known for appearing in the hit sitcom, "All in the Family," alongside Rob Reiner, opened up about their union four years later.

"He's well-adjusted enough not to feel threatened by my paychecks. We allow each other the space to succeed. If that's the barometer, then yes, we have a good marriage," Struthers explained.

The two-time Emmy Award winner said she could not see herself with anyone else. Naturally, the two butted heads from time to time and argued about what to eat. Rader admitted they were both much alike; hence, they had conflicts.

William C. Rader Has a Daughter with Sally Struthers

However, Rader's presence in Struthers' life influenced her choice of being a mom. "Before I met Bill, I never wanted a baby," the "Gilmore Girls" star admitted.

She did not believe that having a child would fulfill her or that she needed someone who looked like her. But she had a change of heart after falling in love with Radar.

The pair welcomed only one child, a daughter named Samantha. In addition to her, Rader also has three children from his previous marriage: Jonathan, Nathan, and Deborah.

Although Sally Struthers worried about her stepchildren's reaction to having a new half-sister, they ended up loving her. Meanwhile, she and the father of her child, Rader, divorced in 1983 following five years of marriage.