The Tragic Death Of Sheryl Underwood's Husband ·
Sophia Edwards
Published Jan 21, 2026
Sheryl Underwood married a chef named Michael in 1987. However, three years into their marriage, he died by suicide after struggling with clinical depression, per People. The star didn't speak publicly about what happened for decades, but got very candid during an interview in 2016 where she opened up about the lasting impact his death had on her.
"I'll never forget it. I made him a German chocolate cake that morning, and I said, 'Drop the bills in the mailbox and I'll see you when you get home.' It's the most painful thing in the world because he is not coming back," she recalled to People of the tragic day in 1990, but added, "Everything I went through made me stronger. You may never forget it, but in remembering it you should make it better for the next person. I wouldn't change anything in my life, because I have learned so much about myself."
She also spoke to Inside Edition in March 2016 about her husband's passing and was asked if she ever blamed herself for his death. To that, she replied, "I asked all those questions." As for how she's managed to stay positive amid so much heartache over the years, Underwood shared, "I believe God doesn't give you more than you can bear."
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