Elizabeth Farrell was an American public relations professional best known as the first wife of prominent journalist Chris Wallace. Born in the United States, she married Wallace in 1973, and the couple had four children together: sons Peter and Andrew, and twin daughters Catherine and Olivia. Farrell maintained a career in public relations, though specific employers or notable projects are not widely documented in public sources. She supported her husband's high-profile career in broadcasting while raising their family in the Washington, D.C. area. Their marriage lasted over four decades until her death. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 2010s and battled the illness privately. Elizabeth Farrell passed away on January 12, 2017, at the age of 71, surrounded by family. Her death was announced by Chris Wallace on his Fox News program, where he paid tribute to her strength and the profound impact she had on his life and career. No major public controversies or legal issues are associated with her; she led a relatively private life outside of her connection to Wallace.