Who Was Sheryl Underwood's Husband? His Name, Their Marriage ...
Sheryl has only talked about her late husband a few times since he died in 1990, but their marriage became a punchline during Netflix’s ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart.’
hollywoodlife.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Coverage as of May 2026 indicates Sheryl Underwood’s late husband, Michael, died by suicide in 1990, about three years after they were married. Several outlets reiterate that she has spoken publicly about the impact of his death and her ongoing grief, including references to statements she made in past interviews.[2][3][4]
- There has been renewed attention in May 2026 due to jokes about her husband during a Netflix roast, which prompted media coverage about her history with that tragedy and her responses. The reporting notes she was publicly facing questions about her past while maintaining her composure in public appearances.[4][2]
- Public details about his full name remain undisclosed in most mainstream reports; outlets note he worked as a chef and that their marriage lasted from the late 1980s until his death in 1990.[2][4]
If you want, I can pull up the exact passages from those articles or summarize the key quotes from Sheryl’s past interviews. I can also look for any newer developments beyond May 2026 if you’d like.