Brian Thompson’s Family: The Late UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Wife & Children
After his shocking death in 2024, many are looking at the family he left behind. Learn more about Brian Thompson’s wife and children.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed on December 4, 2024, outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The 50-year-old executive had been on his way to his company’s investor conference when the shooting occurred. He was later pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital, leaving behind his wife and their children.
Who Is Brian Thompson’s Wife?
Brian was married to his wife, Paulette Thompson. She spoke with NBC News shortly after her husband was shot and revealed that Brian had received “some threats” before he was murdered.
“There had been some threats. Basically, I don’t know, a lack of coverage?” Paulette said in a phone call with the outlet. “I don’t know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him. … I can’t really give a thoughtful response right now. I just found this out and I’m trying to console my children.”
Paulette works as a physical therapist with Park Nicollet Health Services. She earned a Masters of Physical Therapy degree after attending the University of Iowa, which is where Brian went to college.
According to Daily Mail, her work bio reads, “I love spending time with my two boys and taking them to all of their activities. I also love boating, spending time with family and friends, playing piano, biking, and traveling. I am dedicated and passionate when it comes to well-being and want to make a difference in other people’s lives. I love helping people recover from their injuries and giving them a sense of empowerment over their health so they can live their lives to the fullest getting them back to their baseline or in some cases, surpassing their baseline.”
Does Brian Thompson Have Children?
Brian and Paulette share two children together.
What Happened to Brian Thompson?
On December 4, 2024, Brian was fatally shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan as he arrived for UnitedHealthcare’s annual investor conference. Authorities alleged that the gunman matched the description of Luigi Mangione, who was later arrested in Pennsylvania and charged in connection with the killing. Police have described the attack as a targeted shooting, and both state and federal cases against Mangione remain ongoing.
