Sidney Conroy was an American secretary who became notable for being Huey Lewis’ wife from 1983 to 1989. The mother of 2 of Lewis’ only children has led a private life since her marriage to Huey Lewis and the News’ lead singer ended.
Her ex, Huey Lewis is an established 74-year-old American singer, songwriter, and actor. He has spent over 5 decades as a renowned artist, claiming awards and nominations such as the Grammys, Academy Awards, and Brit Awards. He is mostly remembered for songs and albums such as Sports, The Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and I Want a New Drug.
Conroy and Lewis Met in 1977 and Married 6 Years Later
Sidney Conroy kept a private life while working as a secretary for Lewis’ manager Bob Brown. It was while at her job that she met Huey Lewis in 1977 – the same year Lewis appeared as a guest musician on the George Hatcher Band’s sophomore album, Talkin’ Turkey.
The former couple dated for about 6 years before they married in Hawaii in 1983. The year they married, Lewis’ band released their third LP Sports. The album became one of the best-selling pop releases of all time.
In any case, while Sidney Conroy was married to Huey Lewis, she still maintained a considerable private life. Even her career life was largely kept under wraps.
However, her ex’s life, especially concerning his career was well-known. For instance, at the time they were married, Lewis’ band Huey Lewis and the News released some of their greatest albums – Sports (1983), Fore! (1986), and Small World (1988).
In 1989, Lewis and Conroy’s marriage ended quietly, without so much involvement of the media.
The Former American Celebrity Couple Had 2 Children
Conroy and Lewis are parents of two children, a daughter, Kelly Cregg, and a son Austin Cregg.
The former couple had their first child Kelly in 1983, the same year they were married. She is 41 years old and is a graduate of Penn in Political Science. Her father describes her as a woman who is good at jumping horses.
In 2009, Lewis revealed in an interview that Kelly was heading to London for a master’s program in broadcast journalism and was hoping to become a producer.
Moving on to Conroy and Lewis’ youngest child, Austin Cregg “Lewis” was born in 1985. He is an artist who lives in New York. He is versatile in his job. The younger Cregg designs and paints clothes among several other things.
Austin is also great with music. At a tender age, his father revealed in an interview that Austin played guitar and had an ear for good music. In his adulthood, he has been described as a wannabe singer, aspiring to become like his father.
While Austin has stayed considerably away from fame, he brought attention to himself in 2008 when he was arrested for marking a wall with graffiti drunkenly. He was also caught with marijuana and pleaded guilty 20 a 2420 charge of Disorderly Conduct involving marijuana.
He was sentenced to a 10-day community service where he would serve food to AIDS and cancer patients in a downtown kitchen.
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Where is Sidney Conroy Today?
Since Conroy’s marriage to Huey Lewis ended in 1989, she has kept a low profile. Nonetheless, her famous husband has been on the news for different reasons.
Currently, he lives on a ranch near Stevensville, Montana. Also, the Heart and Soul musician revealed that he is suffering from hearing loss, caused by Ménière’s disease.
The earing problem started in his right ear when he was in his late 30s and at the height of his band’s success.
Lewis’ hearing loss sent the Grammy Award winner into depression. Despite this, he revealed that his Broadway show is his salvation.
