Despite the fact that many celebrities have already achieved success in their professional lives, they desire to achieve even more in the coming days. However, here is a celebrity that voluntarily stepped down from a favorite show!
Indeed, he is none other than Barry Weiss, who is best known for his role as ‘The Collector‘ on A&E’s renowned reality television series ‘Storage Wars.’ Along with his departure from the show, he has also ended his relationship with his former partner.
Thus, let us get to the heart of everything that is Barry Weiss, as well as the specifics of his biography!
Ex-Married Wife’s Life; Addressing Gay Rumors
Barry has not disclosed many details about his previous marriages, however, he divorced his ex-wife more than thirty years ago. Additionally, he has a daughter named Julie and a son named Jack.
Despite his divorce, he does not appear lonely, according to sources, and even stated in an interview that he had numerous friends, a fiancée, and numerous wedding offers from his devoted Facebook fans.
To the former reality star, loneliness is not a source of entertainment. According to his own words,
“I have plenty of stuff to keep me busy.”
Meanwhile, a source close to Barry previously said to Hollywood Life in 2012 that women of all ages desire to be with him. He clarified,
“Wherever Barry goes, women flock to him. When the show is filming, beauties of all ages give their phone numbers to fellow cast member Dave Hester to pass on to Barry.”
Additionally, Barry disclosed that he was unmarried and available for dating. The father of two children made the following announcement:
“I’ve actually been single for probably the last 28 years.”
On the other side, it also demonstrates that he is not homosexual!
Withdrawal From Storage Wars
Although Barry is well-known for his role as ‘the collector’ on the popular reality series ‘Storage Wars,’ he departed the show after the fourth season, when he was at the height of his fame.
He clearly never took the competition seriously. Barry explained his decision to leave the series, stating that while the show was enjoyable, he had had enough.
“I had a blast. It was fun, but I had enough and I kind of wanted to leave while it was still popular.”
Barry launched his private spin-off show, ‘Barry’d Treasure,’ in 2014. However, the show was canceled the next year, and Barry has maintained a low profile ever since. He has also said his final farewells to social media and new television endeavors.
The Biography Reveals the Owner’s Net Worth and Automobiles
Despite his lack of involvement in projects, Barry is financially secure, since he has a net worth of $10 million and a collection of his favorite beloved automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles valued at $500,000.
Among the vehicles in his collection are a Beatnik Glass Top Car, a 1932 Ford, a 1940 Ford COE Truck, a Ducati Diavel, and a customized Harley Davidson.
His most cherished and prized property, however, is the ‘Cowboy Cadillac.’ It is estimated to be worth between $10,000 and $50,000 and was made by famed vehicle builder Frank DeRosa.
Barry acquired Cowboy Cadillac following the sale of his purple Frank DeRosa 1951 “King of Mercs” custom.
The father of two lives in a four-bedroom mansion in the affluent gated Los Angeles enclave of Laughlin Park, with his automobiles parked in the garage. Natalie Portman, an actress, is his next-door neighbor.
Prior to earning his stripes as a television star, Barry amassed wealth while co-founding Northern Produce with his brother Joey. Joey is now the company’s CEO.
Hy Weiss, Barry and Joey’s biological father, was a renowned music executive who died in March 2007.
Hospitalized Following Motorcycle Collision
Barry made headlines in late April 2019 after a motorcycle carrying him collided with a car coming out of a parking place in California.
Paramedics rushed to the scene following the collision and admitted the former Storage Wars star to the intensive care unit at a nearby hospital. According to reports, he sustained multiple shattered bones and internal damage.
Barry’s companion, who was riding the motorcycle at the time, corroborated the incident, adding that he suffered significant chest and leg wounds.
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