How did Chuck Norris meet second wife Gena O'Kelley? All we know as actor’s ex-wife Dianne Holechek passes away

Chuck Norris is grieving over the loss of his first wife, Dianne Holechek, who recently passed away at the age of 84 after a long battle with dementia.

Norris and Holecheck were high school sweethearts who married in 1958 when they were only teenagers. They remained married for over thirty years and welcomed two children, Mike and Eric, before divorcing in 1989. In a message posted on Facebook, he wrote:

“I am deeply saddened to share that my ex wife, Dianne, has passed away.”

He added that even after their marriage, the two remained close friends. He wrote that she was an “incredible,” “kind”, and “intelligent” person who lives her life to the fullest.

Holecheck married model and actress Gena O’Kelley for the second time. She is a model and an actress. She appeared in minor TV roles, including an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. Norris met her while on a dinner date with someone else. He invited her out after her guest role on his show, which led to their wedding in November 1998.

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All about Chuck Norris’ relationship with Gena O’Kelley

Chuck Norris and Gena O’Kelley have shared a strong marriage since 1998. Over the years, they have built their relationship on trust and loyalty.

He opened up about his first meeting with his second wife in his book, Against All Odds. The 85-year-old actor wrote:

“Gena came on the set the next day and played a small part on the show ... I invited her to dinner that night ... I wanted to get to know Gena better, so I asked her to return to Dallas as soon as possible. She came back a couple of weeks later, and our friendship grew into a dating relationship. Before long, I felt myself falling head over heels in love.”

Despite a 23-year age gap, the couple maintained a close bond, which led to their marriage. They welcomed twins, Dakota and Danilee, who were born in 2001. This was the third time that Chuck Norris became a father after being a parent to his sons from his first wife and a daughter from a previous relationship.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Chuck Norris opened up about his daughter while discussing his book, Against All Odds. He told the outlet:

“I was going through my mail at home and I see this letter and I open it up. It’s from Dina … and she says, ‘I’m your daughter from a past experience,’ and she said, ‘I found out you were my father when I was 16, but my mother said you were married and we shouldn’t interfere with your family.'”

According to the US Weekly report, Dina was born in 1963 and reached out to her father when she was 26 years old.

Norris and Gena O’Kelley are often spotted on family vacations and at public events together. In July, he shared a family photo from their vacation in Hawaii featuring his wife, O’Kelley and their children as they posed together on a beach. He wrote in the caption:

“Enjoying quality time on the beautiful beaches of Kauai with my family. I’m grateful for these precious moments. God Bless, Chuck Norris.”

Norris also celebrates love with his current partner through his social media posts while posting on special occasions such as their wedding anniversary. He recently shared a post on Instagram dedicated to Gena O’Kelley. He wrote:

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“Happy 26th wedding anniversary to my beautiful wife! You always fill my life with joy, love, and countless wonderful memories. I am so thankful and blessed to wake up next to the most incredible woman that God could have ever blessed me with. Every moment with you is indescribably precious to me. I love you, Gena. Forever and always.”

Chuck Norris regularly shares fitness-related posts on social media, showcasing his workouts and inspiring fans. He recently starred in the 2024 film Agent Recon.

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