What is Derek Acorah's Net Worth?
Derek Acorah was an English spirit medium, author, and television personality who amassed a net worth of $5 million by the time of his death on January 3, 2020, at the age of 69.
Early Life and Career
Born in Bootle, England in January 1950, Derek Acorah rose to fame as one of the UK's most famous mediums. Initially, he signed with Liverpool FC as a soccer player but never had the opportunity to play a game. Instead, he concluded his sports career in Australia before transitioning into his life's calling as a medium.
Rise to Fame in Television
Acorah was best known for his role in the television series Most Haunted on Living TV, which he starred in from 2002 to 2010. His charismatic and often dramatic personality captured the audience's imagination, making him a household name in the world of paranormal investigations.
Controversies and Criticism
Despite his popularity, Derek Acorah frequently faced skepticism and criticism regarding the legitimacy of his mediumship. This controversy, however, did not significantly dampen his career, as he continued to appear on various television shows.
Other Television Appearances
Acorah's television presence extended beyond Most Haunted. He appeared in multiple TV series, including Doctor Who, Celebrity Five Go to…, Celebrity Juice, Harry Hill's TV Burp, Richard and Judy, Loose Lips, The Paul O'Grady Show, Loose Women, and The Weakest Link.
Authorship
In addition to his television career, Derek Acorah was a prolific author. His bibliographical works include:
- The Psychic World of Derek Acorah: Discover How to Develop Your Hidden Powers
- The Psychic Adventures of Derek Acorah: Star of TV's 'Most Haunted'
- Ghost Hunting with Derek Acorah
- Haunted Britain
- Ghost Towns
- Derek Acorah's Haunted!
- Amazing Psychic Stories
- Extreme Psychic
