What happened to Andy Bassich from Life Below Zero? His wife, age and net worth
Andy Bassich is a familiar name to those who watch the Life Below Zero documentary series. The series centers on subsistence hunters living in Alaska's remote areas. Bassich once stopped appearing on the show for a long time, only for him to reappear in crutches. Surprised, most fans began to ask what happened to him.
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The Life Below Zero series exposes viewers to the challenging winter in Alaska and residents' resilience in staying a step ahead of storms to survive the season. BBC Worldwide produced the television series which broadcasts on National Geographic. When Andy, most fans' favourite cast member, went off-camera, it was glaring because of the outstanding performance he had been delivering.
Profile summary
| Full name | Andy Bassich |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 25 January 1958 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Age | 66 years (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Washington D.C, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Education | Kennedy High School |
| Occupation | Reality TV personality |
| TV Show | Life Below Zero on National Geographic |
| Height in feet and inches | 5' 10" |
| Height in meters | 1.81 meters |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Ex-wife | Kate Rorke |
| Relationship status | Dating |
| Girlfriend | Denise |
| Residence | Calico Bluff, Alaska, United States |
Who is Andy Bassich?
Andy Bassich is an American television personality famous for featuring in Life Below Zero on National Geographic. He comes from a humble background and was a carpenter and cabinet maker before becoming a TV star.
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How old is Andy Bassich?
Andy Bassich's age is 66 years as of 2024. He was born on 25 January 1958, in Washington DC, USA. He moved to Alaska in the 1980s and joined the Life Below Zero cast in 2013.
Educational background
Bassich graduated from Kennedy High School in 1976, where he studied fine arts, and never furthered his education.
Career history
From an early age, Andy wanted to explore nature. After completing high school, he traveled across the US and visited Alaska the same year his sister was getting married.
He returned and did carpentry jobs for quite a few years. After developing an interest in rearing dogs and hunting, Bassich moved to Alaska to be a musher and also did other menial jobs like being a riverboat captain on the Yukun River for over two decades.
Mushing helped Bassich secure a role on the Life Below Zero television show. His co-cast were Sue Aikens, Jessie Holmes, and Chip and Agnes Hailstone.
How did Andy Bassich hurt his hip?
Andy sustained an injury when he was moving a snow machine that was stuck in the snow. He sustained two infections, one in the muscle and the other in the bone, which nearly took his life.
Why did Andy Bassich leave the show?
Andy Bassich's injury made him leave the show to get better medical attention in Florida. Alaska's facilities could not effectively treat his hip, which had caused an infection on the muscle and in the bone. During an interview, he said:
I've been gone for six months due to a really bad hip injury. [I] couldn't get the treatment I needed in Alaska so I headed down to Florida to get the treatment I needed and spent the last six months with my girlfriend Denise.
He stayed away from the camera for some time after the treatment and returned to his home in Calico Bluff. Andy said he wanted to catch up with his dogs in the summer and put the house back in order, for it had been left unmanned and unguarded for six months.
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Who is Andy Bassich's wife?
Andy Bassich and Kate Rorke met in 2003 in Dawson City, Canada. They got married and set up a business in Calico Bluff, Alaska, where they also lived. Kate has children from her previous marriage.
Are Andy and Kate Bassich still together?
Andy Bassich and Kate announced their separation in 2015.
Why did Kate Rorke leave Andy Bassich?
Andy and Kate's relationship was mentally and physically abusive.
What happened to Andy Bassich's first wife?
Kate left Nat Geo's Life Beyond Zero TV series in 2015 after separating from Andy. She moved away and they finalized the divorce in 2016. Kate posted a video a few years later and said:
It's good to be home. The memories are good, the friends are good, and it's nice to be around people who have known me since the beginning of time it seems as we get older... You guys, you all got me here and you saved my life in a way, so love to you. Over and out.
Is Andy Bassich alone?
Andy Bassich and Denise Becker began dating after his divorce. She is a Canadian trauma nurse. Denise grew up on a farm in northern Saskatchewan. She met Andy on a canoe trip as a trauma nurse for his hip treatment.
They traveled together to Florida for medical care, then to Alaska since doing everything on crutches was challenging. As a result, he was able to produce new episodes Life Below Zero.
Is Andy Bassich still with Denise?
Based on posts shared on Life Below Zero's Facebook page, they are still together. The two once shared their adventurous trip in Eagle town where they had to cross a river on their way to collect their mail.
Is Andy Bassich still on Life Below Zero?
Bassich is still on the show as of now. Life Below Zero is available on Disney+ with a subscription and free on National Geographic's YouTube channel.
How does Andy Bassich make money?
Andy Bassich of Life Below Zero makes about $100,000 annually from the series. He also operates a survival camp with classroom and outdoor lessons on survival strategies, but how much money he makes from it is unknown. His clients get around 20 days of exposure to the wilderness. They use dog sledges, travel by boat, and do other fun activities.
What is Andy Bassich's net worth?
The National Geographic television star is worth around $350,000. He has over 25 sledge dogs and lives around the river Yukon. A flood broke out in 2009 and made him lose some of his possessions.
Facts about Andy Bassich
- Bassich discovered an interest in traveling around the world at age 22.
- He moved to Alaska (a secluded and icy-cold land) in 1980 to enjoy life.
- Andy never had children with his former wife, Kate.
- He is not on social media
Andy Bassich makes Life Below Zero the most interesting on National Geographic. He showcases the daily struggles of people in Alaska and the survival techniques they use in this sub-zero-degree environment.
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