Astronaut Reid Wiseman's Wife Carroll Died Tragically, Leaving Him a Single Dad of 2
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Key Points:
- Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman is raising his two daughters as a single father after the death of his wife, Carroll, who passed away in 2020 following a five-year battle with cancer.
- Wiseman, a 27-year Navy veteran and experienced astronaut, is part of the Artemis II mission, which will travel farther from Earth than any humans before.
- Carroll Wiseman was a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner and school nurse, remembered for her commitment to helping others.
- Despite his demanding career, Reid considers parenting as his greatest challenge and reward, often seeking expert advice and maintaining a growth mindset.
- Wiseman has prepared his children for the risks of space travel and is also coping with his 83-year-old father's cancer diagnosis, amid a series of family health challenges.
