Sandy Mahl is estimated to have a net worth of $125 million as of 2020. She accumulated her riches as a successful American entrepreneur and songwriter.

Besides, the 55 years old is widely known as the ex-wife of American country music artist Garth Brooks.

A Classic Love Story: Sandy Mahl Brooks 

Sandy and Garth met at Oklahoma State University when they were both students. They began dating after Brooks settled a brawl between Mahl and her friend.

After some time, the duo started dating and exchanged their marital vows on 24 May 1986. Together, they share three children, daughters Allie Brooks, Taylor Brooks, and August Brooks.

With the rise in the stardom of Garth’s professional career, the pair’s personal life broke apart. Due to her former husband’s repeated infidelity and continuous touring schedules, their ways separated.

Sandy Mahl and her ex-husband Garth BrooksImage Source: Hollywood Life
Sandy Mahl and her ex-husband Garth Brooks

Image Source: Hollywood Life

The couple filed for divorce on 6 November 2000, which was finalized on 17 December 2001. They divorced amicably with Brooks paying $125 million divorce settlement, making it one of the most expensive divorces of all time.

The divorce also made Sandy Mahl a multi-million dollar woman.

Sandy Mahl: A One-Man Woman

As per sources, Sandy Mahl is still single and focusing on her passion, fighting for animal rights.

On the contrary, her ex-spouse Garth Brooks is married to Trisha Yearwood.

Sandy Mahl: Someone More Than Garth Brook’s Ex-wife

Sandy Mahl came into the highlight after biographical TV special Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On aired about his first marriage on 2 and 3 December 2019.

Mahl initially served as the backbone of her ex-husband’s struggle. She was the one who wrote the song for Brook’s debut album, I’ve Got a Good Thing Going.

She has also penned one of the Garth’s biggest hit, That Summer, in 1993.

On the other hand, she is also the co-founder as well as the vice president of a non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization, Wild Heart Ranch.

Involvement In Charity Works

Through her rescue service, Wild Heart Ranch, Sandy Mahl raises funds for the care of infant wild animals with all the required facilities.

https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartRanch/photos/a.248055054090/10150109345869091

According to the official website of the foundation, Mahl’s bio reads:

“Sandy, passionate about wildlife rehabilitation, jumped on board to get licensed by the State and assist with the work of raising hundreds of infant wild animals. Sandy assisted in founding and funding the non-profit so it could expand and grow and be a full time, all species, all situation facility.”

She actively supports causes like animal rights, education, health, and human rights, to name a few.

Short Biography 

Sandy Mahl was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the United States, on 16 January 1965 to John Mahl and Pat Mahl.

She got her university degree from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, where she met the love of her life.

She was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2006. Many assume her to be dead from breast cancer as she was out of media radar for so long; fortunately, she survived it and is living a healthy life in Rogers County, Oklahoma.

As of 2020, Mahl is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall and weighs around 56 kg (123 pounds).

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