Mai Do-Burrous

When Mai Do-husband, Burrous’s Chris Burrous, was found dead on December 27, 2018, she found herself in a tragic situation. Chris, a longtime news anchor at KTLA-5, died as a result of drug-related issues. Stay with us to learn the rest of the tale. Mai is also a television personality, but she only became well-known after marrying her late husband. Isabella was the couple’s only child.

What is the Estimated Net Worth of Mai Do-Burrous?

There is no precise information on the net worth or earnings of Mai Do-Burrous available. Her late husband, Chris, on the other hand, had a net worth of $1 million at the time of his death. The family, on the other hand, led a comfortable existence.

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 Late anchor Chris Burrous had a net worth of at least $1 million.(Source: Facebook@Chris Burrous)

The reporters at KTLA News are paid over $84,318 per year. Chris used to make about $121,126 per year as one of KTLA’s longtime anchors. In addition, the Burrous’ house is worth at least $750,000.

Mai is currently residing with her daughter. She doesn’t talk about her personal life too often. As a result, no information about her present occupation is accessible.

Mai was married to Chris Burrous, and they had a happy life together

In 1999, the couple met at Bakersfield’s KGET-TV. Mai was a producer and reporter for the 17 News team at the time. Meanwhile, Chris started as a morning news anchor at the station.

Mai Do-Burrous remained married to Chris Burrous from 2003-2018 until his death. (Source: Twitter@chrisburrous)

After a four-year romance, the pair married. Their wedding took held in Bakersfield, California, on October 19, 2003. Isabella Burrous, Mai and Chris’s only child, was born in July 2009. Isabella, who is now 11 years old, was once seen showing off her martial arts belt with Liberte Chan.

 (Mai Do-Burrous and her late husband, Chris Burrous, had a daughter, Isabella Burrous.)

Chris sent his wife a nice anniversary note two months before his death. He tweeted on October 19, 2018, saying: “We’re celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. She’s the antithesis of my yang. Thank heavens for that. We got married in Bakersfield and had our Asian reception at 888 in San Gabriel the next day. I wish you a pleasant evening.”

Chris Burrous died as a result of an accident Chris traveled to a motel in Glendale, California, on December 27, 2018, after leaving work early. After that, he had sexual relations with a male partner. Chris allegedly slipped a meth stone into his rectum twice as they were getting pumped up.

What caused Chris Burrous’ death?

Burrous began to feel ill and passed out as a result. His companion dialed 911, but the anchor died en route to the hospital.

Chris died of a heroin overdose on February 22, 2019, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. His death was confirmed by autopsy reports as a result of methamphetamine intoxication.

Chris’ Big Secret: Was he Bisexual?

Chris had kept a significant secret from his wife and the public despite being married for fifteen years. Burrous used to indulge in homosexual acts, which was found after his death.

Chris was discovered in a motel room, but he was not alone. Chris was looking forward to meeting a man he met on Grindr (a dating app). Both of them had previously met. As a result, the public and Chris’ family learned that he was bisexual later on.

Funeral of the husband of Mai Do-Burrous

Chris Burrous’ funeral was held on January 11, 2019. He was laid to rest in Whittier, California’s Rose Hills Cemetery. In addition, two GoFundMe accounts have been set up in memory of the late anchorman.

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 Mai Do-Burrous and daughter, Isabella, at Chris’ funeral.(Source: Daily Mail)

Rosemarie Do Silverstein, Mai’s sister, set one account with a $50,000 target. Gigi Graciette, a Los Angeles newscaster, started the other account with a goal of $75,000.

Mai’s Escape from the Vietnam War

Mai Do-Burrous was born in Vietnam in 1973, during the Vietnam War. The conflict ended when she was two years old. Mai lived with her mother in Saigon, while her father was a PhD student in the United States.

Mai Do-Burrous: Escape, according to the documentary Mai and her mother boarded a plane with two US Marines from Vietnam. Sang Do, Mai’s father, was reunited with her, and the family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio. Mai became an American citizen and went on to become a journalist.

Quick Facts of Mai Do-Burrous

Birth Date 1973
Full Name
Birth Name Mai Do-Burrous
Profession Former Journalist
Nationality American
Birth City Saigon
Birth Country Vietnam
Father Name Sang Do
Gender Identity Female
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Single
Spouse Chris Burrous (m:2003-2018 until his death)
No Of Children 1

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