Kathryn Adams Limbaugh: Rush Limbaugh's Fourth Wife Is a Direct Descendant of One of the Founding Fathers

Kathryn Adams became the fourth Mrs. Limbaugh when she was 33, and Rush Limbaugh was 59. She is reportedly a direct descendant of one of the first United States of America presidents.

Rush Limbaugh built his brand on shocking people, and no one was more shocked than Sir Elton John when the radio host's bride Kathryn Adams wrote him a letter requesting his services at their wedding. The couple particularly liked his uplifting track "Your Song."

She read a statement live on "The Rush Limbaugh Show" announcing his death on February 17, 2021, following complications of his year-long battle with lung cancer.

Who Is Kathryn Adams, Late Rush Limbaugh's Wife?

Kathryn is an event planner and ran a foundation linked to South African golf legend Gary Player. She was involved with the 2007 Super Bowl. Fox News reports that she is a direct decedent of one of the Founding Fathers, John Adams.

With her reported lineage, she was ideally qualified to co-author the "The Adventures of Rush Revere" children's book series with Limbaugh, which sought to educate the youth of America's founding. She is listed as a co-author on the last three tiles in the five-book series.

Her late father, Richard Rogers, was Sen. John McCain's classmate at the U.S. Naval Academy. She has two brothers and a sister; Richard Rogers Jr., Jonathan Rogers, and Wendy Hazel.

How Did Kathryn Adams and Rush Limbaugh Meet?

While organizing a celebrity golf tournament in 2013, Limbaugh's name was floated to Kathryn as a celebrity guest. She conceded during a guest spot on his show in 2021 that she considered him a C-lister, a B at best.

Political consultant Karl Rove told Fox News that the wedding was "wonderful."

The radio host was still married to his third wife when they hit it off despite their 27 age gap. Their relationship became public knowledge after they attended a fundraiser together following the 2007 Super Bowl in Miami.

When Did Kathryn Adams and Rush Limbaugh Get Married?

Limbaugh married Kathryn at his Palm Beach estate. The reception with 400-guests was hosted at The Breakers, where their favorite singer, Sir Elton John, performed for $1 million. David Furnish, the singer's husband, explained the odd paring:

"When he got the invitation, he was a little surprised.' And then, when it turned out to be a genuinely sincere invitation, Elton said, 'Life is about building bridges, not walls.' "

Political consultant Karl Rove told Fox News that the wedding was "wonderful" and his long-time friend "was like a schoolboy, smitten with his girl."

Did Rush Limbaugh Have Kids With Kathryn Adams?

In an option piece with the scandalous title "Rush Limbaugh's Sex Life: None of Our Business" by Barry Nolan in Boston Magazine, Limbaugh is quoted as saying:

"Marriage is about raising children. That's the purpose of the institution."

Despite these strong views on the purpose of the institution known as marriage, he never fathered children with any of his wives, including Kathryn, who was with him in his final years.

How Many Times Was Rush Limbaugh Married?

Rush Limbaugh was married for most of his adult life. The U.S. Sun reports that his first wife was disillusioned after three years and filed for divorce in 1980, citing "incompatibility."

The radio host met McNeely in 1976 on a blind date. They were employed at the Kansas City radio station, WHB, per The Sun. The Seattle Times lists her job as a sales secretary. The pair married in 1977.

Michelle Sixta was a graphic arts college student and worked at the Kansas City Royals Stadium Club, per The Guardian. They were married between 1983 and 1990. Sixta reportedly remarried a year after the divorce and became a graphic designer.

The radio host married Marta Fitzgerald in 1994. The Jacksonville native is a fitness instructor, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the youth magazine Vent. They split in 2004 after ten years of marriage.