‘It was then that she decided to write to me with the approval of her husband, Damien,’ he wrote.
The father and daughter also managed to forge a relationship, and he proudly stated that Dina’s family became a ‘blessed part of his life.’
‘I am blessed to have her as my daughter,’ he said. ‘Certainly, I know now that God does not condone premarital or extramarital sexual relationships. But I’ve also discovered that there is no such thing as an “illegitimate child.”
‘Every baby is legitimate in God’s eyes; every child is precious in his sight.’
As for his love life, Norris and Holechek split in 1988 after 30 years of marriage. They finalized their divorce one year later.
Norris and married his second wife Gena in 1998. The couple had twins in 2001
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Norris and married his second wife Gena in 1998. The couple had twins in 2001
The couple with their 24-year-old twin children, Dakota and Danilee, on a beach last year
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The couple with their 24-year-old twin children, Dakota and Danilee, on a beach last year
A decade later, in 1998, he went on to marry his second wife, Gena O’Kelley. Together, the couple had twins, Dakota and Danilee, both 24, in 2001.
Martial arts icon Norris died on the morning of March 19, his family announced in a post on Instagram.
‘It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,’ they said in a statement.
‘While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and at peace.’
It is unclear what medical emergency the actor suffered.
His family paid tribute to Norris as a ‘devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.’
‘He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved,’ their statement said.
‘Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.’
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