From Men's Health · Andy Richter · · 1m 30s
Andy Richter's 72-Year-Old Fatherhood
Andy Richter will be 72 when his youngest daughter graduates high school, a timeline he calls a 'huge win' for his long-term parenting.
In brief
Andy Richter will be 72 when his youngest daughter graduates high school, a timeline he calls a 'huge win' for his long-term parenting. Andy Richter will be 72 when his youngest daughter graduates high school, a timeline he calls a 'huge win' for his long-term parenting. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Andy Richter's Fatherhood Timeline
Andy Richter has two children from his first marriage: Will, 26, and Mercy, 21, and Cornelia, 6, from his second marriage.
Age Gap and Fatherhood
Andy Richter is 60 with a 50-year-old wife, creating a ten-year age gap that he says gives him moral superiority through meaningful conversations.
Youngest Child's Timeline
Andy Richter will be 72 when his youngest daughter graduates high school and 76 when she graduates college.
Adopting Cornelia
Andy Richter adopted Cornelia, a two-year-old, after meeting her mother, who wanted a child but had not found a suitable partner.
Public Reaction
People reacted to Andy Richter adopting Cornelia with disbelief, questioning why he would return to raising a pre-schooler.
Heroic Label
Some called Andy Richter a 'saint' for diving back into the stress of raising a two-year-old, a 'super dad' who was 'the menschiest of mensches'.
Personal Purpose
Andy Richter says raising a child gives him purpose, as he no longer has to figure out what to do with himself.
Long-Term Win
Andy Richter believes he will have a long life filled with children and little kids, calling it a 'huge win' for his fatherhood.
Here's the gist
Andy Richter will be 72 when his youngest daughter graduates high school, a timeline he calls a 'huge win' for his long-term parenting.
