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Meet Dianne Holechek, Chuck Norris’ First Wife

OlamideBy OlamideJune 8, 2023Updated:June 8, 20235 Mins Read
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Dianne Holechek rose to fame as the ex-wife of the legendary action hero Chuck Norris. Norris is an American martial artist and actor. His successful career in Hollywood started with him training celebrities in Martial Arts. His first appearance in a movie was in 1969, where he played a minor role in the spy film, “The Wrecking Crew.”

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  • Meet Chuck Norris’ First Wife
  • Dianne Holechek and Chuck Norris Were High School Lovers
  • Holechek Is a Former Actress
  • Diana Holechek Divorced Her Husband in 1989
  • Meet Dianne Holechek’s Grandchildren
  • Is Dianne Holechek Still Alive?

Since his debut, Norris has starred in several action movies as the lead actor and produced action movies. His last notable appearance in a film was in Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables 2” in 2012. Although Norris’ career in Hollywood has been remarkable, his marriage to Dianne Holechek didn’t record as much success.

Meet Chuck Norris’ First Wife

Dianne Holechek was born Dianne Kay Holechek on November 27, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. She spent most of her childhood in LA with her parents. Despite being the ex-wife of a celebrity actor, she has kept most details about her early life stringently private.

Hence, the identity of her parents is unknown, and it is also unknown if she has siblings. However, regarding her ethnicity, we can confirm that Dianne Holechek is Caucasian and American.  

The details of Holechek’s elementary education are unknown. But she had her high school education at Norths High School in Torrance, California, where she met the man who would later become her husband. 

A picture of Dianne Holechek
Dianne Holechek. (Source: Pinterest)

Dianne Holechek and Chuck Norris Were High School Lovers

Holechek and Norris attended the same high school and met during their days at Torrance. The lovebirds soon got inseparable and became high-school sweethearts. Following their graduation from high school, Norris enlisted in the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman. 

As a result, he was deployed to Osan Air Base in South Korea, but the distance was not a barrier to their love. While Norris was in Asia, the pair kept in touch, and he proposed to Holechek through a letter. The couple tied the knot in Torrance, California, in December 1958. Their wedding ceremony was one for the books as Norris wore his Air Force uniform.

Importantly, Dianne Holechek and her husband were both teenagers when they married. She was 17, while Norris was 18. However, the now-divorced couple exchanged vows and went on a four-day honeymoon in Big Bear, California.

A picture of Dianne Holechek's ex-husband, Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris (Source: Instagram/@chucknorris)

Four years into their marriage, Holechek and Norris welcomed their first son, Michael Norris, on October 4, 1962. The couple was barely a year into parenthood when Norris got involved in an extramarital affair.  

The action star cheated on his wife and had a baby, Dina, born in 1963 out of wedlock. Although Norris’ extramarital affair was a significant dent in their marriage, Dianne Holechek did not leave him. The pair moved on from the cheating scandal and had their second son, Eric Norris, on May 20, 1964. The now-divorced couple remained together for almost three decades despite Norris’ infidelity.

Holechek Is a Former Actress

Although most people are unaware of this, Dianne Holechek worked briefly as an actress. She started acting in 1984  when she starred alongside her husband in a low-profile TV film, “Hollywood ’84.” However, the movie wasn’t as successful as they had hoped. It was a complete bust. 

The show focused primarily on the actors’ lives and lifestyles away from the cameras. It was a reality show depicting how actors were in their element without scripts. Unfortunately, Holechek’s acting career ended with the show, as she didn’t appear in any other TV shows or films since then. 

Diana Holechek Divorced Her Husband in 1989

Holechek and her ex-husband separated in 1988 after spending nearly three decades together. Their separation was a result of Norris’ constant infidelity and extramarital affairs. Norris’ affair with Gena O’Kelly, who later became his wife, broke his marriage to Holechek.

It prompted Dianne Holechek to end things with the action star for good. They finalized their divorce in 1989. Holechek and Chuck Norris’ kids are both successful in their respective careers.

Although it is unknown if Dianne Holechek has remarried as she has been living away from the spotlight, Norris went on to marry former model Gena O’Kelly. The celebrity action star tied the knot with his former mistress, who he is 23 years older than, on November 28, 1998. The pair have two kids together, and they are a happy couple.

Chuck Norris and his second wife
Chuck Norris and his new wife, Gena O’Kelly. (Source: Instagram/@chucknorris)

Meet Dianne Holechek’s Grandchildren

Dianne Holechek’s first son Michael Norris is an actor like his father and has appeared in several movies alongside his father. He is married to Valerie Norris, and they have three children, Max, Gretta, and Hannah. 

Her second son, Erik Norris, is a professional stock car racer and a stunt driver. He has four kids, Camrynn, Chloe, Chantz, and Cash, with his wife, Stephanie Norris. Holechek has seven adorable grandchildren, while her ex-husband has thirteen grandchildren.

Is Dianne Holechek Still Alive?

Yes, she is. Dianne Holechek is alive and well. She has not been ill or had any health problems. Several reports suggest she still works in show business as a creative director. However, she is keeping a low profile. Hence, the words are unconfirmed. She lives in the United States and is loved by her sons and grandkids.

Dianne Holechek and Chuck Norris’ divorce is one of the celebrity divorces fans didn’t see coming. However, like Beth Shuey, Holechek has moved on from the divorce.

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