American singer-songwriter and musician Hank Williams, Sr. had a net worth that, when adjusted for inflation, amounted to $100,000 at the time of his passing ($10,000 in 1953).
Hank’s biggest earning years, according to numerous biographies of him, were 1951 and 1952. He earned just over $100,000 in each of those years, which is equivalent to almost $1 million today.
What was Hank Williams net worth at the time of death?
Unfortunately, after Hank and his wife split up, she practically stole all he owned. Hank’s ex-wife received half of his royalties, as well as his home, furniture, and children. Hank was almost homeless at the time of his death, sharing a tiny one-bedroom apartment with his new wife.
One of the most important musical figures of the 20th century was Hank Williams. In the short time of his career, he had 12 number-one hits and 55 singles that reached the top ten of the Billboard Country & Western chart. Williams, who had battled alcoholism and drug addiction for years, died in 1953 at the age of 29.
