Mattie Stepanek Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek (July 17, 1990 – June 22, 2004), known as Mattie J.T. Stepanek, was an American poet, who published six books of "Heartsongs" poetry and one book of "Just Peace" essays. All seven of his books reached The New York Times bestsellers list.[1] He became a peace advocate and motivational speaker, and lobbied on Capitol Hill on behalf of peace, people with disabilities, and children with life-threatening conditions. He is the lyricist for Music Through Heartsongs, an album produced by Sony, performed by Billy Gilman, and which debuted at Number 15 on Billboard. He also won numerous awards.
Full Name
Mattie Stepanek
Net Worth
$1.1 Million
Date Of Birth
July 17, 1990
Died
June 22, 2004, Washington, D.C., United States
Place Of Birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Profession
Poet
Nationality
American
Parents
Jeni Stepanek, Greg Stepanek
Nicknames
Mattie Stepanek, Stepanek, Mattie
IMDB
Star Sign
Cancer
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Quote
1
Remember to play after every storm.
2
Think gently, speak gently, live gently.
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Fact
1
At age 11 was already being home-schooled in the 11th grade high school curriculum.
2
Mattie had 3 older siblings who all died from Muscular Dystrophy before he did. Katie ( b. 1985 ) died at age 2 and a half or 3. Stevie ( b. 1987 ) died at age 6 months. And Jamie ( b. 1989 ) died and at 2 or 3.
3
Had a Golden Retriever service dog named Micah.
4
Billy Gilman sang his heartsong "For Our World" at his funeral.
5
One of his wishes was to meet his hero Jimmy Carter. Jimmy was informed a little boy was dying and wanted to meet him. Mattie met him and lived longer than the doctors expected.
6
Before he needed a wheelchair he earned a First Degree Black Belt in Hapkido (Martial Arts).
7
His social workers would sometimes bring him treats into the intensive care unit. Such as barbecued ribs.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2004
TV Series
Himself
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
2002
TV Series
Himself
Larry King Live
2002
TV Series
Himself - Author
Known for movies
Larry King Live (2002) as Himself - Author
The Oprah Winfrey Show (2004) as Himself
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (2002) as Himself