Tracy McCool Biography and Wiki
Tracy McCool is a renowned American newscaster and television personality serving as an evening anchor at Fox 8 News in Cleveland, Ohio. She co-anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside fellow journalists Gabe Spiegel and Lou Maglio.
Before joining Fox 8 News in May 2000, McCool worked for WSYX-TV and WTTE-TV in Columbus, Ohio as a reporter and anchor.
Tracy McCool Age and Birthday
Tracy was born on April 6, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. She is 58 years old as of now. Her birth sign is Aries. The journalist turns 59 years old in April 2025.
Tracy McCool Height
McCool stands at a height of 5 feet and 11 inches (Approx, 1.8 m/ 180 cm) tall.
Education
Tracy attended and graduated from Copley High School in Akron, Ohio. She later enrolled at Kent State University, a public research university in Kent, Ohio. McCool graduated from the institute with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communication.
Family, Parents, Siblings
Tracy was born to Jerry McCool (father), and Pam McCool (mother) in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s unclear whether she has any siblings. More info on her family background will be updated soon.
Tracy McCool Husband, Is She Married?
Concerning her love affairs, the news anchor opts to keep her love life details private and discreet. However, she became a widower following the death of her current spouse and high school sweetheart John Cook.
The duo first met in Copley High School where they were classmates just as companions. John and Tracy later got hitched on December 21st, 2002, in a private wedding service attended by close family members and friends.
Unfortunately, John passed away on May 9, 2023, after a five-year courageous battle with colon cancer.
John Cook’s Cancer Battle
John W. Cook was a renowned businessman, former United States Army veteran, and founder of a fitness and mixed martial arts gym. He was born in Medina County on July 19, 1969.
John died on May 9, 2023, at the age of 53 years old after succumbing to colon cancer. Furthermore, he is survived by his wife, two kids, and his dad, aunts and uncles.
Tracy McCool Children
John and Tracy are blessed with two children, a daughter Cassidy (b. 2006), and a son Carter (b. 2008). The family resides in the Akron area with their two dogs.
Tracy McCool Salary
McCool receives an average salary ranging from $43,769 to $117,599 according to FOX estimates. Her exact salary is under review and will be updated soon when established.
Tracy McCool Net Worth
Tracy has an estimated net worth of $200,000. This amount is from her extensive career as a journalist among other investments.
Career
Tracy serves as a news anchor at the Fox affiliate WJW-TV Channel 8 News in Cleveland, Ohio. She co-anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside fellow journalists Gabe Spiegel and Lou Maglio.
McCool joined FOX 8 News in May 2000 filling in as a producer. She worked for WSYX-TV, WTTE-TV, and NBA-associated WICU-TV as a reporter and anchor. Tracy appropriated a basic job in the foundation of Fox 8’s Akron/Summit County Bureau at Summit Mall.
