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Vivian Distin (née Liberto, formerly Cash; April 23, 1934 – May 24, 2005) was an American homemaker and author. She is notable as the first wife of singer Johnny Cash and mother of their four daughters.
May 18, 2021 · Rosanne Cash learned that her mother, Vivian Liberto Cash, had a Black great-great grandmother who was enslaved. Vivian was the first wife of singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, who faced threats from the KKK for his interracial marriage.
Jul 15, 2022 · Vivian Liberto was Johnny Cash's wife for 13 years and the mother of his four daughters. She endured his infidelity, drug addiction, and racial hatred, but also shared his love letters and musical legacy.
- Natasha Ishak
May 16, 2021 · Cash denied his first wife, Vivian, was African American during a 1965 boycott by racists sparked by a photo of them together. The questions about Vivian's ancestry were finally resolved on the...
- Sydney Trent
Jun 9, 2023 · Through DNA testing and historical records, Roseanne Cash discovered that her mother Vivian Liberto had a Black ancestor on her mother's side. The singer shared her emotions and reflections on the show "Finding Your Roots" in 2021.
- Chrissy Callahan
Apr 29, 2020 · Learn about the life and marriage of Vivian Liberto, the woman who was Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. The documentary features their personal letters, photos, and memories, as well as the challenges they faced after their divorce.
Jul 24, 2020 · Vivian Liberto with Johnny Cash. Country music icon Johnny Cash’s life has been well-explored over the years. The 2005 film “Walk the Line” focused primarily on his relationship with fellow icon June Carter, but doesn’t focus as much on Cash’s first wife and the mother of his four daughters.
