Danya Bacchus is an LA-based Correspondent for CBS Newspath and CBS News. She also previously worked at NBC universal media as a reporter/anchor for 5 years.
How old is Danya Bacchus? Age, Birthday, Parents
Danya Renee Bacchus is 38 years old now. Born to her loving parents in the year 1982, Danya celebrates her birthday on the 15th of December. So, this year, technically, Danya will be 39 years of age.
Talking of age, Danya’s father, Allyn Bacchus, turned 70 years old on the 3rd of July 2020. And this day has another significance in Danya’s life. She, unfortunately, lost her mother, Lynn, on the day of her father’s birthday in 2018. Sharing how she feels about it, Danya expressed,
On this day, I am grieving and celebrating. Thanking God for blessing me with amazing parents and the chance to experience their unconditional love
If Danya’s mom would be among us today, she would be 65 years old in 2021. Now, moving on from Danya’s parents, let’s talk about her siblings.
Danya is the eldest child as well as the only daughter of her parents. She has two brothers, the elder brother is named after Danya’s father, Allyn, whereas, the younger one’s name is Brandon.
Danya Bacchus Education
Taling of Danya’s education, she graduated from North Carolina Agricultural, and Technical State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Danya Bacchus Career Biography
Bacchus’ career began in 2003 when she started working as an Assignment Editor/Field Producer
for WXLV (ABC). After 2 years at WXLV, she worked for WMDT (ABC) as a Reporter, Weekend Anchor/Producer.
Later in May 2008, Danya joined WREG-TV (CBS) as a Reporter/Fill-in Anchor. She worked there for 3 years and a month. Then, in 2011, Danya finally signed up to work as a Reporter for NBC Universal Media, LLC. She worked there for 5 years till June 2016, which was the longest, Danya had worked for any network.
After leaving NBC Universal, Danya joined ABC News in August of 2016 as a correspondent and she still is sticking tight to this job.
Danya Bacchus Net Worth & Salary
Danya Bacchus’ net worth is $350,000 as of 2021. From 2003 till now, Danya has worked for various networks. But her sole purpose has remained the same; that is to deliver the best that her profession demands.
With every passing year and the accumulating experience, she gained at her job, Danya has been well rewarded. At NBC Universal Media LLC, Danya received $56,496 in salary for working as a reporter. Whereas now, at ABC News, Danya Bacchus’ salary is $71,567.
Is Danya Bacchus Married? Husband, Son
Yes, Danya Bacchus is a married woman. Apart from being a successful journalist, Danya is a wonderful wife and a mother. She is currently married to her husband of 4 years, Eric Whipple.
Danya got married to her long-time boyfriend, Eric, on 20th September 2016. Prior to getting married, the two dated for quite some years. In one of Bacchus’ Instagram post, she shared a picture of her and Eric dancing and captioned it,
Me and Eric Whipple at the Pearls on Ice Ball 2004 (I think) He’s still my favorite dance partner 🙂
After 2 years of getting married, Danya and her spouse welcomed their son, Jalyn in 2018. He will be 3 years old later this year.
Danya Bacchus Husband Wiki
Eric A. Whipple is an Engineer by profession but an entertainer by passion. He is an actor and producer, known for At the Top of the Pyramid (2014), Note to Self (2012) and Craig Stokes Presents The Show (2013). He is also a Manager at Verizon Communications.
Born in the year 1981, Danya’s husband is 39 years old now, however, he will celebrate his 40th birthday on the 6th of October 2021.
Eric is the only son of his parents and has two sisters in the family. He went to Dobyns-Bennett High School. Eric also studied Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Whipple is originally from Kingsport, Tennessee, but now lives in California, with his wife and son.
Danya Bacchus Wikipedia Facts
| Full Name / Real Name | Danya Renee Bacchus |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | 15th December 1982 |
| Age | 39 (as of 2021) |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Parents | Mother: Lynn Bacchus |
| Siblings | Brother: Brandon Bacchus and Allyn Bacchus |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Education (High School / College / University) | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Husband | Eric Whipple |
| Married on | 15 October 2016 |
| Children | Son: Jalyn |
| Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) | Twitter, Facebook, Instagram |
| Net Worth | $350,000 |
| Salary | $71,567 |
| Height in Feet | 5 Feet 5 inches |
| Height in Meter | 1.65 meters |
