Dianne Holechek, the former wife of Hollywood action legend Chuck Norris, has died at the age of 84. Her passing was confirmed by her son, actor Mike Norris, who shared that she lost a long battle with dementia.
A Peaceful Passing at Home
Mike Norris revealed to news outlet TMZ that his mother died peacefully at her home in Texas. In a heartfelt statement, he expressed the family's mixed emotions, saying they were "thankful she is no longer suffering." He paid tribute to her as "the best, the greatest mom" and noted how lucky the family felt to have had her.
High School Sweethearts' Long Marriage
Dianne Holechek and Chuck Norris were childhood sweethearts who married very young. Holechek was just 17 and Norris was 18 when they tied the knot in 1958. Their marriage, which spanned over three decades, eventually came to an end in 1989.
A Legacy Beyond Celebrity
While widely known as the first wife of the martial arts star, Dianne Holechek's life story is one of a lasting family bond that endured beyond the end of her marriage. Her son's public tribute underscores the deep personal loss felt by her loved ones, separate from the Hollywood spotlight. The family's focus remains on her peaceful departure and the end of her struggle with a debilitating illness.
