William A. Shea, Jr. is the ex-husband of Diane Ladd. William A. Shea, Jr.’s ex-wife has appeared in over 100 films and television shows. The actress is the recipient of numerous accolades including winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for Alice (1980–81) and receiving Academy Award nominations for Wild at Heart (1990) and Rambling Rose (1991). Her other film appearances include Chinatown, American Cowslip (2008), and Joy (2015).
William A. Shea, Jr.: Bio Summary
| Full Name | William A. Shea, Jr. |
| famous as | Diane Ladd’s husband |
| Age | N/A |
| Date of Birth | N/A |
| Place of Birth | United States of America |
| Zodiac sign | N/A |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Children | N/A |
| Spouse | Diane Ladd (m. 1969–1976) |
Who is Diane Ladd’s ex-husband, William A. Shea, Jr.?
William A. Shea, Jr. and Diane Ladd got married in 1969. The couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony in the presence of their friends, families, and loved ones. Before Shea, Ladd was married to co-star Bruce Dern from 1960 to 1969. The marriage was blessed with two daughters- Diane Elizabeth Dern and Laura Dern; Unfortunately, their daughter Diane Elizabeth Dern died at 18 months, and Laura Dern went on to also become an actress.
According to Closer, William is the son of William Alfred Shea, whom New York’s Shea Stadium was named after. As the son of the man Shea Stadium was named after, William’s most cherished baseball memories are painted in blue and orange. Literally. In 2008, he threw out the first pitch at the last baseball game at Shea Stadium before it was demolished.
“It was Opening Day and they were still painting that morning,” Shea said of the Mets’ debut at Shea Stadium back on April 17, 1964. “My mother says to me, ‘You ought to look at the flap on your jacket because it’s all orange.’ The whole back of my suit was orange. Classic.” The Mets recognized the legacy of William A. Shea – by letting his son throw out the first pitch before their home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies Nydailynews reported.
William A. Shea, Jr. and Diane Ladd’s marriage
Not many details are known about Shea, Jr. and Diane Ladd’s marriage, however, it’s clear that William Jr. and didn’t last as long as the couple wanted it to. They were married for four years before going their separate ways. The reason behind their divorce was not made known to the public. The couple also did not have any children.
Where is William A. Shea, Jr. now?
It is unclear where exactly Shea Jr is now. He has been very private about his life for some time now. His ex-wife on the other hand got married to Robert Charles Hunter in 1999. The couple live in Ojai, California, and relish time with their ten grandchildren.
ALSO, READ; Robert Charles Hunter: Who is Diane Ladd’s husband?
In 2018, the Rambling Rose actress was misdiagnosed with pneumonia and given 6 months to a year to live after she inhaled “poison spray” from the farms neighboring her home, constricting her esophagus. Her daughter, Laura, transferred her to another hospital where she made a full recovery.
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