Taya Kyle- Bio, Facts, Family Life of Author

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Also Known As: Taya Renae Studebaker, Taya Renae Kyle

Age: 50 Years, 50 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Chris Kyle (m. 2002–2013)

father: Kent Studebaker

mother: Kim Studebaker

siblings: Ashley Brittell

Non-Fiction Writers American Women

U.S. State: Oregon

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Where does Taya Kyle currently live?

Taya Kyle currently resides in Texas.
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What is Taya Kyle's profession?

Taya Kyle is known for her work as an author, public speaker, and advocate for military families.
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Has Taya Kyle written any books?

Yes, Taya Kyle has authored the book "American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal."
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What is the foundation founded by Taya Kyle?

Taya Kyle founded the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation, which provides support to military and first responder families.
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Is Taya Kyle involved in any charitable work?

Yes, Taya Kyle is actively involved in various charitable endeavors, especially those focusing on supporting veterans and their families.

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Chidhood & Early Life

Taya Kyle was born as Taya Renae Studebaker in Portland, Oregon, on September 4, 1974. Her father Kent Studebaker is the mayor of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and her mother Kim Studebaker is a homemaker. Taya has a sister named Ashley Brittell.

Taya met the former US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in 1999. After dating for almost three years, they got married in 2002. The couple had two children together.

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Events leading to Chris Kyleï¿½

Chris Kyle was a United States Navy SEAL veteran and sniper, remembered as the deadliest sniper in the history of the US military, with a confirmed kill of over 150. After his honorable discharge from the US Navy, Chris wrote his memoir ‘American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History’ which became one of the bestselling books in the country. He also served as the president of a tactical training company for the U.S. military and law enforcement communities, named ‘Craft International’.

Later he joined the nonprofit organization FITCO Cares Foundation, which provided veterans with disabilities, Gold Star families, or those suffering from PTSD with free in-home fitness equipment, individualized programs, and personal training. During his time with the organization, he met a veteran Eddie Ray Routh who was struggling with many mental disorders. Chris used to take him to the Rough Creek Ranch-Lodge-Resort shooting range in Erath County, Texas with his friend Chad Littlefield in order to encourage him to get back to social life. On one such trip on February 2, 2013, Eddie shot both Chris and Chad and killed them. He was arrested shortly after. Eddie Routh was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.

Life after Chrisï¿½

After the death of her husband, Taya attended several meetings and programs for the families of the veterans, giving motivational speeches. She helped families recover from the losses they suffered during the war and joined many activities related to the cause. She founded the ‘Chris Kyle Frog Foundation’ in 2014 which serves the families of the veterans who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

She wrote her autobiography, ‘American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith, and Renewal’ with the help of military and war author Jim DeFelice and it was published by the Harper Collins publishing company on May 5, 2015. In the book, she described her experiences during the time Chris was away from home on duty and how she dealt with the untimely death of her husband.

Apart from her involvement with the families of veterans, she has appeared on television to promote various programs that have been working towards the development of veterans and their families. She also appeared as one of the judges in the Miss America pageant in 2015.

She is a Republican and endorsed Rick Perry in the 2016 presidential election and later Ted Cruz when Perry withdrew from the election. She has also voiced her opinion about the gun control laws in the country and how badly stricter laws are needed to prevent unwanted incidents.

Facts About Taya Kyle

Taya Kyle is an avid gardener and finds solace in tending to her plants and flowers.

She is a skilled marksman and enjoys spending time at the shooting range honing her skills.

Taya is known for her love of animals, especially her dogs, and is actively involved in animal rescue efforts.

She is a talented writer and has authored several books sharing her experiences and insights.

Taya is a dedicated advocate for veterans and their families, working tirelessly to support and raise awareness for their needs.

Taya Kyle Biography

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