This is my passion."

King has clearly been lucky to be able to dedicate his life to his passion.

A year later, the couple married.

John King smiling

King, who was raised Catholic, converted to Judaism in preparation for his wedding to Bash.

He proceeded to joke, “Unlike either of his parents, Jonah beat his deadline.

By two weeks no less.

Dana Bash and John King smiling

Dana is doing great.

But healthy and overjoyed at our miracle.”

They had been married for less than four years when they went public with their separation in 2012.

John King smiling

John King lives with Multiple Sclerosis

John King has been living with multiple sclerosis for years.

King toldPeopleabout receiving the diagnosis back in 2008.

He subsequently received an MRI and wasdiagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS.

According to him, “I was petrified.

I immediately thought, ‘Am I not going to be able to walk or do my job?

Am I not going to be able to play baseball or hike with my kids?'”

Diet, exercise, and medication have contributed to King’s ability to live with his illness.