Margie Willett: A Legacy of Strength and Devotion

Margie Willett was an American personality best known as the first wife of iconic actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke. The couple married in 1948 during a live radio broadcast and shared a life for 36 years before divorcing in 1984. Margie largely stayed out of the public eye, focusing on raising their four children. Despite their separation, she remained an integral part of Van Dyke’s life and legacy. Known for her quiet and private demeanor, Margie provided stability in the early stages of her husband's career. Her life remains remembered as part of Hollywood's golden-era history.