Remembering Bob Harte. His wiki/bio, cause of death, wife, family.

The late Bob Harte chose to live life his way. He chose to do things differently and lived his life to the fullest. Bob rose to fame following his appearance in the reality series, The Last AlaskansThe reality series revolved around the lifestyle of the few remaining outdoorsmen, and Bob was one of them. One of the most skilled trappers around, Bob was best at what he did. A family man through and through, Bob would often talk about the people in his life and how lucky he was to have them. In this article, we take a look at the wiki-bio of the late Bob Harte. 

Early Life:

Bob Harte was born on January 23, 1951, in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Bob loved sports from a young age and was quite good at baseball. One of three siblings, Bob spent much of his early life fishing alongside his brothers. He holds a special regard for his grandfather rather than his parents Vernon Harte and Elanor Harte. Growing up, Bob would often assist his grandfather in construction and learned a few tricks of the trade. 

Late Bob Harte
Late Bob Harte

Moving to Alaska:

From a young age, Bob was interested in Alaska and wanted to live there. He decided to drop out of college and moved to Alaska to start a life there. Even though Bob was just 21 at the time, he was a skilled trapper and used his skills to sustain himself. His skills became known around the nation and Bob was asked to join the Russia/America trapper exchange program.

Starting a career in reality TV:

The Russia/America trapper exchange program proved to be an eye-opening experience for Bob. During the program, he further honed his skills as a trapper, carpenter, and hunter. His unique skill set eventually attracted executive producers from the Discovery channel, who wanted to work with Bob in an all-new reality series. Entitled “The Last Alaskans,” the show followed the lives of several families who lived in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, and Harte was one of the main subjects featured on the show. The series’ first season premiered on May 25, 2015, and concluded with four seasons on November 25, 2018.

T.V personality Late Bob Harte
T.V personality Late Bob Harte

Personal Life:

Bob Harte was married to Nancy Harte. In the years together as a couple, the pair gave birth to one daughter Talicia Harte. Altogether the pair raised three children. Nancy was previously married and had a son Trevor from her previous marriage. The pair also adopted a foster child named Steve. Bob was a family man through and through and loved his children above everything else. Even on his deathbed, when he was greeted by all his family and friends, Bob said: “You are my family and I love you dearly.” 

Late Bob Harte and his family
Late Bob Harte and his family

In his years of living in Alaska, Bob had to tackle several predicaments. His family members would often say that Bob had nine lives. After all, the man had survived crashing his motorcycle, crashing his plane, accidentally shooting himself, falling off his cabin wall, swamping his boat in the ocean, crashing another plane, getting run over on his motorcycle, having brain surgery, and so many accidents that would have easily killed him. However, the man passed away peacefully on the 22nd of July, 2017 due to cancer. 

A look back at his way of life:

Bob Harte lived in a cabin in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for more than 30 years, where he led a self-sufficient lifestyle and relied on hunting and fishing to survive. Harte was known for his rugged, independent spirit and his deep love for the Alaskan wilderness.

Harte was a well-respected member of the community in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and he was known for his knowledge of the land and his ability to survive in a harsh and isolated environment. 

Wiki/Bio Facts:

Birth Name:Bob Harte
Birth Date:January 23, 1951
Death Date:July 22, 2017
Age:66 years old
Birth Place:Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Father’s Name:Vernon Harte
Mother’s Name:Elanor Harte
Zodiac:Aquarius
Nationality:American
Religion:Christian
Gender:Male
Sexual Orientation:Straight
Spouse/Partner: Nancy Harte
Children:Talicia Harte, Trevor, Steve
Education:Highschool
Profession:Trapper, Hunter, Carpenter, Reality Television Personality
Social Media Handle:Inactive

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