Barry Du Bois Biography
Barry Du Bois is an Australian architect, builder, television host, and author. Du Bois is a co-host and design/construction expert on Network 10’s lifestyle show The Living Room.
How old is Barry Du? – Age
He is 62 years old as of 4 August 2022. He was born in 1960 in Sydney, Australia.
Barry Du Bois Family – Education
Du Bois was born in the Sydney neighborhood of Liverpool and now resides in the Bondi district. He went to Chipping Norton Public School and then to Liverpool Boys High School, where he excelled in all sports.
Is Barry du Bois still married? – Wife – Children
In 1992, Du Bois met his partner Leonie Carol Tobler in Bondi. They married in 1999 and had twins, a son, and a daughter, on June 1, 2012.
Barry Du Bois Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $3 Million.
Barry Du Bois Cancer
In 2010, Du Bois was diagnosed with plasmacytoma, an immune system cancer. He received effective treatment, but the cancer had already ruined the vertebrae at the top of his spine. He had a titanium implant placed in his spine. Du Bois stated in 2017 that cancer has returned as multiple myeloma.
Barry Du Bois Health Update
Du Bois recognizes his good fortune. When he was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in 2017, he was living in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where he had access to the best therapy in the country. That is not true for everyone.
He claimed that leading an active lifestyle aided his recovery from cancer. He had an early diagnosis and high-quality treatment for multiple myeloma, a non-curable blood cancer that he still has today. Katrina Richards, from Narrabri in northern NSW, had to wait five years after a chance meeting with a specialist to be diagnosed with Sézary syndrome, a rare form of lymphoma affecting the skin.
Barry Du Bois Autobiographical
In May 2018, Du Bois and Miguel Maestre released Life Force, an autobiographical book about Du Bois’ family, friendships, and life with cancer that includes dietary advice and recipes from Maestre.
Barry Du Bois Career
Du Bois completed a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1976 and received a building certificate in 1980. In 1979, he was coached by modelers and started planning and building homes as a theoretical developer. Du Bois ran a successful design, construction, and property development company until he retired in 2005. During that time, he was Leader of the Expert Manufacturers Relationship of NSW Eastern Rural areas and affirmed as a specialist building observer in NSW courts and the Division of Fair Exchanging council.
In 2011, Du Bois was the host of the renovation reality show The Renovators on TEN. Du Bois joined Amanda Keller, Chris Brown, and Miguel Maestre on the lifestyle show The Living Room on Network Ten in 2012.
Homeowners who require specialist assistance are supported by Du Bois, who leads the remodeling team. Du Bois was selected to the RUOK? Day Directorate. Additionally, he is a proponent of environmental sustainability and the Cancer Council Australia. In New South Wales, Du Bois declared his candidacy for the Australian Senate as an independent in July 2021, but he withdrew in April 2022 due to health issues.
Barry Du Movies and TV Shows
♦ 2011 – The Renovators
♦ 2013 – Studio 10
♦ 2013 – Radio 2GB
♦ 2013 – Radio 4BC
♦ 2015—2016 – The Renovation King
♦ 2012—present – The Living Room