Dianne Holechek Age, Death, Net Worth, Movies, Husband, Biography

Who was Dianne Holechek (Chuck Norris’ Ex-wife)? Biography, Wiki

Dianne Holechek is best known to the world as the high school sweetheart and first wife of action star Chuck Norris. For over thirty years, she was his partner before fame found him, building a family away from the Hollywood glare. Her biography is one of early love, private strength, and a life that remained dedicated to her family.

Dianne Holechek Age

She was born Dianne Kay Holechek on November 27, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of her death in late 2025, she was 84 years old.

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name	Dianne Kay Holechek
Nickname	Dianne Holechek
Famous for	Marriage to Chuck Norris (1958-1989)
DOB	November 27, 1941
Date of Death	December 20, 2025
Age (At time of death)	84 years
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Place of Birth	Los Angeles, California
Place of Residence	Texas, CA, USA
Parents	{Update Soon}
Education	North High School
Occupation	Model, Actress
Relationship Status	Divorced
Ex-Husband	Chuck Norris
Children (Son)	Mike Norris (actor), Eric Norris (former NASCAR driver)
Grandchildren	Seven
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Body measurements	38-30-40 inches
Height	5 feet 6 inches
Weight	59 kg
Shoe size	5 (US)
Eye color	Hazel Blue
Hair color	Grey
Net Worth (At time of death)	Approximately $10 million
Category	Biography

Education

Dianne and Chuck Norris met while they were students at North High School in Torrance, California, in the late 1950s. Details about her further education are not widely shared.

Family

Dianne was born and raised in California. Information about her parents and siblings has remained private, as she chose to keep her early family life out of the public eye.

Husband

Dianne Holechek’s marriage to Chuck Norris is the central relationship of her public story. The high school sweethearts married on December 29, 1958. He was 18, she was 17. Chuck proposed in a letter while serving in the U.S. Air Force, and they married in a traditional ceremony with him in uniform. The marriage ended in divorce in 1989 after 31 years.

The reason for the divorce has been attributed to the strains of his growing career and a past infidelity. In the early 1960s, during his Air Force service, Chuck had a brief affair that resulted in the birth of a daughter, Dina, whose existence Dianne later learned of. Despite this challenge, they rebuilt their marriage for many years before ultimately parting ways.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Chuck Norris (@chucknorris)

Career

While sometimes described as a former model and actress, Dianne Holechek’s primary focus was her family. She supported Chuck’s early career as he transitioned from the military to martial arts and, eventually, Hollywood. In the mid-1980s, with Chuck’s support, she ventured into business, successfully running a restaurant called Woody’s Wharf in Newport Beach, California.

Movies and TV Shows

Dianne Holechek did not pursue a significant acting career. Her sole known credited appearance was in the 1984 television special Hollywood ’84. Her real-life role was as the supportive partner behind a burgeoning film star.

Cause of Death

Dianne Holechek passed away peacefully at her home in Texas on December 20, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Her son, Mike Norris, confirmed the news.

Tributes to Dianne

Dianne Holechek lived a life that balanced the extraordinary circumstance of being married to an iconic figure with her own desire for normalcy and family. She raised two sons, welcomed seven grandchildren, and maintained a private existence even after her divorce.

In his tribute, Chuck Norris noted they remained friends, calling her a devoted mother and acknowledging the indelible memories of their three decades together. Her story mentions a chapter of quiet resilience before the news.

Religion

Her personal religious beliefs or faith were not publicly discussed.

Ethnicity and Nationality

Dianne Holechek was of Caucasian ethnicity and held American nationality.

Body Measurements

The exact body measurements for Dianne Holechek are not part of the public record.

Height and Weight

During her youth, Dianne Holechek was reported to stand at an average height of about 5 feet 6 inches (approximately 168 cm). Her weight naturally varied over time and was never a fixed public detail.

Net Worth

Estimates of Dianne Holechek’s personal net worth have been speculative. While some sources have suggested a figure around $10 million, this was likely interconnected with the family’s assets during and after her long marriage. The true extent of her personal wealth remains unavailable.

Also Check, Katharine, Duchess of Kent Height, Age, Death, Family, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Biography

Social Media Handles

All the mentioned below were the social media handles of a model and actress Ivan Cornejo:

Homepage	www.theeducationisthub.com
Instagram	{Update Soon}
X (Formerly Twitter)	{Update Soon}
Facebook	{Update Soon}