Sarah
Louise
Fudge

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Sarah Louise Fudge is an Australian heiress and the wife of British actor Mark Sheppard, best known as Crowley, the King of Hell, on “Supernatural.” She’s the daughter of Paul Fudge, a former fabric trader who became one of Australia’s richest men after a huge gas deal. In late 2023, she was also the person who called 911 when her husband collapsed with six heart attacks in their kitchen.

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Date of BirthOctober 6, 1984
Age42 years
NationalityAustralian
Zodiac SignLibra
OccupationBusinesswoman
FatherPaul Fudge
HusbandMark Sheppard
ChildrenIsabella Rose Sheppard
Also born on October 6

Sarah Louise Fudge Biography

Sarah Louise Fudge was born on October 6, 1984, in Sydney, Australia. She’s [agecalc birthdate=”1984-10-06″] old and turns 42 in 2026. She keeps a low profile, so little is known about her schooling or early jobs.

Her family wealth comes from her father, Paul Fudge. He started out as a fabric trader, then built a private company called Pangaea Resources that held coal seam gas permits in Queensland’s Surat Basin. Origin Energy bought assets from Pangaea in 2006 and a major exploration permit in 2009, and the second sale alone made him hundreds of millions of dollars almost overnight.

That deal put Paul Fudge on Australia’s rich lists for the first time. Forbes valued his fortune at about $580 million when he joined its list of the country’s richest people. It’s the reason Sarah is often described as a mining or gas heiress.

Sarah Louise Fudge and Mark Sheppard

Sarah began dating Mark Sheppard in late 2014. He’s about 20 years older than her, born in London in 1964 to actor W. Morgan Sheppard. Mark is known for roles in “Supernatural,” “Firefly,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Leverage” and “Doctor Who.”

The couple got engaged in August 2015 and married on November 9, 2015. They then held a wedding ceremony in November 2016 at Bel-Air Bay Club near Malibu, California, months after their daughter was born.

Sarah Louise Fudge Children

Sarah and Mark have one daughter, Isabella Rose Sheppard, born on March 1, 2016. Isabella is [agecalc birthdate=”2016-03-01″] old.

Sarah is also stepmother to Mark’s two sons, Max and William, from his marriage to actress Jessica Sheppard. Mark and Jessica were married from 2004 to 2014. Mark often talks about all three children together, calling them “my three beautiful children.”

Mark Sheppard’s Heart Attacks

On December 1, 2023, Mark Sheppard suffered six heart attacks at the family’s home in Los Angeles. Doctors found a complete blockage in his left anterior descending artery, often called the “widowmaker.” In an Instagram post the next day, he thanked his wife first and said he wouldn’t be writing it without her and the first responders.

Mark gave the full story in February 2024 on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast “Inside of You.” He said he collapsed in the kitchen and Sarah called 911, at first thinking he’d had a drug interaction. When he passed out, she grabbed his tongue and pulled it out of his throat to keep his airway open. Someone took their daughter upstairs while paramedics worked on him.

The timing was hard on Sarah. Mark said on the podcast that she had just had back surgery, with four screws put in at L5 S1, and was still recovering when it happened. “She’s the kindest person I know,” he said, admitting he “scared the crap out of her.”

Sarah Louise Fudge Health

Sarah has been open about her own health. On October 6, 2019, her birthday, she shared on Twitter that she lives with pelvic congestion syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Both conditions can cause long-term pelvic pain.

She had surgery in 2018 linked to those issues. Her back surgery in late 2023 came on top of that, which is why Mark has praised how much she has dealt with in recent years.

Sarah Louise Fudge Net Worth

Sarah Louise Fudge’s net worth is estimated at $2 million to $3 million, based on her family wealth and her shared life with Mark Sheppard. She doesn’t have a public career, so most of her money ties back to her father’s fortune.

Her husband adds to the household income. Mark has worked steadily in TV and film for more than three decades, voices BBC America promos, and is a regular guest at fan conventions. He has also kept working since his recovery, with roles in projects like “Secret Level” (2024).

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Sarah Louise Fudge?

Sarah Louise Fudge was born on October 6, 1984, so she turns 42 in 2026.

Who is Sarah Louise Fudge’s husband?

She’s married to Mark Sheppard, the British actor who played Crowley on “Supernatural.” They married on November 9, 2015.

Who is Sarah Louise Fudge’s father?

Her father is Paul Fudge, an Australian businessman who made his fortune selling gas exploration permits to Origin Energy.

Does Sarah Louise Fudge have children?

Yes. She and Mark have a daughter, Isabella Rose, born in March 2016. She’s also stepmother to Mark’s sons, Max and William.

What happened to Mark Sheppard?

He suffered six heart attacks at home on December 1, 2023, caused by a fully blocked artery. Sarah called 911, and paramedics revived him. He has since recovered.

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