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American Invester Daymond John's Past Marriage & Children: Who Is He Currently Dating?

Daymond John, an American-born businessman, investor, and television personality, is famous for his appearance in the ABC reality television series  alongside Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner, and Barbara Corcoran. Blessed with a net worth of $300 million, 49-year-old John is also known for his failed marriage in the past. From his past marriage, he has 2 daughters.

The founder, president, and CEO of , a hip-hop apparel company, John is currently engaged to his longtime girlfriend Heather Taras and shares a daughter with his fiancee. Let's kill your curiosity over John's relationship, children and datings.

Daymond John Is Engaged To Baby's Mama: Marriage Plans

Life always gives a second chance and it seems Daymond John has taken it into a serious consideration. The  star John is set to marry for the second time.

John is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Heather Taras. John proposed Heather on the set of on . Though the couple has not disclosed their relationship beginning details.

As reported, the millionaire businessman popped up the question with a 9.5-carat emerald-cut diamond ring.

CAPTION: Daymond John and his fiance Heather Taras SOURCE: US Magazine

Regarding his proposal, John told US Weekly:

I was a little nervous. I had to create a speech. I knew a lot of people were looking at me. You know, you never know how someone is going to react, of course. She could always say no, and that’s the first time that I’ve been on the carpet pitching somebody! So, a little nerve-racking, of course.

Well, as for a fact, Daymond John and Heather Taras already share a daughter, Minka Jagger John, born on And she also witnessed the adorable moment of her parent's engagement.

It's been over 2 years since the couple is engaged, however, John and Taras has not talked on their marriage plans so far.

CAPTION: Daymond John and his daughter Minka SOURCE: Applam

Probably, we will get to hear the wedding bells soon. Fingers crossed!

Daymond John Has 2 Daughters From His Past Relationship

Daymond John is a divorcee. He was previously married to his wife and shares 2 children with her. Apart from his failed marriage, John is not reported to have indulged in any affairs in the past.

Well, John has kept his marriage details and his wife's identity a secret, but he reportedly has 2 daughters: Yasmeen and Destiny. The further information on his daughter is kept undercover.

As per Daymond, his growing business took away his love and his daughters as he stayed away from his family for business purposes.

In a talk with CNBC, John stated that his wife left him saying that he was no longer the person she had fallen in love with.

Painful words, but he got happiness again with his fiance Heather. 

John's Struggle With Cancer

The struggle has been the main part of Daymond John's life. Apart from his career and relationships, John's battle with cancer back in came out to be the serious one which he made public in .

As reported, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in and did a surgery in . Furthermore, it was revealed to be 'Stage 2' cancer. And currently, John is doing fine.

After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year, personal health means everything. You’ve got to stay on top of it so you can experience what true success means: being around and being able to live your life with the people you love.
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Get out there and get checked.

— Daymond John (@TheSharkDaymond) March 20, 2018

In an interview with John said:

I’m so grateful that I went and got this thing looked into. I know there are a lot of debates about if executive physicals are worth it or not, but in my case it was worth more than gold-or anything else-because it saved me from a lot of potential problems down the road.

Best wishes!

Stay tuned for more updates.

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