Chuck Norris recently shared an emotional post on his social media account, expressing his grief over the passing of his ex-wife, Dianne Holechek.
Chuck Norris married his high school sweetheart, Dianne Holechek, when he was just 18 years old. They were married for over three decades, during which they welcomed two children. However, their marital bliss was short-lived, as they divorced in 1989. While he went on to marry Gena O'Kelly in 1998, did you know that the actor cheated on his first wife, and had a child out of wedlock back in the day?
Chuck Norris' ex-wife, Dianne Holechek, passed away at the age of 84. The news was first confirmed by her and Chuck's son, Mike Norris, and soon after, the actor himself shared a heartfelt post for his ex-wife, reflecting on their relationship over the years. The actor was married to Dianne for over 30 years. As Dianne's family mourns her loss, let us take a look at their marriage.
Chuck Norris and Dianne Holechek were high school sweethearts who met in Torrance, California, in the late 1950s. They married in 1958, when he was 18, and she was 17. The actor proposed to her in a letter after he was enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. In 1958, the duo tied the knot in a traditional ceremony with Chuck donning his Air Force uniform. The couple went on to have two children, Eric and Mike Norris.
Dianne Holecheck filed for a divorce from Chuck Norris after 30 years of marriage. According to reports, the couple made the decision due to a combination of pressures, including Chuck's burgeoning fame and the actor's alleged infidelity. While Dianne supported Chuck through his initial years in the industry and remained his backbone, taking care of his home and family, the pressure finally broke their marriage, leading to their divorce in 1989.
Chuck Norris and Diane Holeckeck parted ways in 1988, with their divorce being finalised in 1989. In 1991, Norris learned he had a daughter he never knew existed. She was 26 when she reached out to him. Despite having no prior contact, he welcomed her with open arms. In his 2004 biography, Chuck Norris revealed that in 1962, while serving in the U.S. Air Force, he had a brief affair with a woman named Johanna while stationed in California.
In the biography, Chuck Norris revealed that he didn't tell her he was married. That single encounter resulted in the birth of his daughter, Dina. She was raised by her mother, who warned her against finding her father. However, Dina went on to look for her dad and eventually found him. The actor agreed to meet Johanna and Dina after years of being unaware of his daughter's existence. The actor called their first meeting 'life-changing'.
In the biography, Chuck Norris recalled seeing Dina for the first time and embracing her. He shared that he didn't need a DNA test to be sure that Dina was his daughter. According to reports, Chuck learned of Dina's existence two years after his divorce from Dianne Holechek.
Dianne Holechek, the longtime ex-wife of actor and martial artist, Chuck Norris, died at age 84 at her home in Texas. According to the family, Dianne passed away following a lengthy struggle with dementia. It was Dianne and Chuck's son, Mike Norris, who first shared the news of her demise. Mike shared the saddening news and stated:
"We are thankful she is no longer suffering. She was the best, the greatest mom. We were so lucky to have her."
For Chuck Norris, the heartbreaking news comes a year after he lost his mother, Wilma. For the unversed, Chuck and Dianne had two sons, Mike and Eric Norris. Eric later became a professional race car driver and competed in NASCAR, while Mike became an actor and director. Chuck wrote a heartfelt note sharing the news of his ex-wife's demise and stated:
"I am deeply saddened to share that my ex-wife, Dianne, has passed away. After being married for 30 years, we were able to find a way to remain close friends, and those years of friendship meant the world to me. Dianne was an incredible person. She was kind, intelligent, and lived life to the fullest."
In the same note, he further stated how Dianne Holechek's presence will never be forgotten. Chuck Norris reflected on how devoted Dianne was towards their family. He concluded the note by stating that, even though their marriage had ended, they cared deeply for each other and that he would cherish the memories he shared with her forever. He was quoted as saying:
"Her presence in my life will never be forgotten. She was also a loving and devoted mother to our sons, Mike and Eric, who were always her greatest pride. Even as our lives took different directions, we continued to care deeply for one another, and I will forever cherish the memories we built together."
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