Realtor Chris Cortazzo said goodbye to his best friend, actress Shannen Doherty, after she passed away at 53 due to a long battle with cancer.
Key Takeaways
- Chris Cortazzo shared a close friendship with the late actress Shannen Doherty.
- He is a highly successful real estate agent specializing in luxury homes in the Malibu area.
- Born and raised in Malibu, Chris had a diverse career path before real estate, including working as a lifeguard and model.
Chris Cortazzo, the long-time friend of actress Shannen Doherty, has shared an emotional tribute, stating,
My beloved friend and heart. What memories and laughter we have shared through this journey. You were my protector, my best friend and my divine wife. My heart is shattered. I love you forever my sweet dear friend.
Chris Cortazzo
Your Christopher.
The two were extremely close and considered each other family.
A Real Estate Mogul
Christopher Kirby Cortazzo is the number one real estate agent in the Malibu area, specializing in premier and exclusive listings of luxury homes and more.
From 1994 to 2019, he was a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage realtor.
Cortazzo was the top-performing sales associate nationally and internationally in 2018 and was awarded the Society of Excellence Award for his outstanding work.
In 2019, he made a significant career move and joined Compass, where he has seen more success.
The UC Santa Barbara graduate has amassed more than $8 billion in career sales, achieving over $1+ billion in sales for 2021.
A Humble Beginning
Born on February 5, 1966, the 58-year-old is a Malibu native, born to parents Vince and Patricia Cortazzo.
According to him, “Malibu is the greatest place to live and work in the world.”
Growing up, his backyard was the beach, and when he was of age, he became a beach lifeguard and then transitioned into a modeling career in his early 20s.
Then, he decided to travel the world, and during his Australia trip, he got engaged to a girl.
After traveling the world, Chris wanted his identity, so he got a real estate license and sold his first property, Paradise Cove, to actor Richard Gere for $5 million.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Chris Cortazzo is the father of two children: son Aniello Vincenzo and daughter Amore Bella, who were both born via surrogate.
- At one point, he was a massage therapist.
- Cortazzo’s late father, Vince, was a firefighter.
