Dianne Holechek, the first wife of martial artist and movie star Chuck Norris, has died at her Texas home after battling dementia for a longer period of time.
The announcement about her passing was shared by her son Mike Norris, whom she shared with the actor. “We are thankful she is no longer suffering. She was the best, the greatest mom. We were so lucky to have her,” Mike told TMZ.
Chuck Norris also shared his tribute through a social media post. “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,” the Walker, Texas Ranger star wrote.
“Dianne was an incredible person. She was kind, intelligent, and lived life to the fullest. 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.”
Norris and Holecek were high school sweethearts and tied the knot were they were both teenagers. However, they separated in 1988 and their divorce was finalized a year later. The couple shared two sons together. While Norris’s career took off in Hollywood, Holechek led a more low-key life.
In 1998, Chuck Norris married wife Gena O’Kelly and the pair welcomed twins Dakota and Danilee in 2001. The Way of the Dragon star also has another daughter, Dina, whom he met later in life. It was her who reached out to him and told him she was his daughter from an affair he had while serving in the Air Force.
At the time of her passing, Dianne Holechek was 84. May she rest in peace.
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