Giselle Hennessey was the second wife of the late American actor Clint Walker, known for his titular role in the series Cheyenne. She was born on May 13, 1928, in Razes, France, where she spent most of her life before moving to the United States. Little is known about her parents and siblings as she kept this information away from the public.
Education and Career
Giselle started her studies in France, but it is unclear if she went to college or if she stopped after completing high school. However, she had the knowledge to succeed in the business world. She was into business and relocated to the United States to establish and continue her business there.
Personal Life
Regarding her personal life, Giselle Hennessey was married twice in her lifetime. When she moved to the United States, she met Thomas Daniel Hennessey. He was an actor, and they started having feelings for each other over time. Thomas and Giselle dated for a while before exchanging their wedding vows. The two lovebirds got married in 1956, but their union ended in separation in the late 1960s.
During the marriage, which lasted about two years, Giselle and her husband had no children together. Soon after her divorce, Giselle continued with her business, and it was fun that she had a thing for actors; in the early 1970s, she met Clint Walker, and they started dating. In 1974, Giselle wed Clint Walker in a private ceremony that a few friends and family members attended.
Clint and Giselle chose to do the wedding privately due to the magnitude of media reactions it would have elicited if it had been made public. Giselle and her husband had a great marriage; they were greatly in love, lasting about twenty years. Giselle and Clint Walker were not blessed with children during their time together. While she married Clint, Giselle was a great stepmother to Clint’s daughter Valerie.
Her Husband, Clint Walker
Giselle’s husband did not complete school; he dropped out and started working in a nearby factory. At 17, he joined the United States Merchant Marine, and after his release, he started doing odd jobs to earn a living. In his early 20s, in the 1950s, Giselle’s husband ventured into the acting industry, appearing in a few films before gaining national fame.
In 1955, he got the role of Cheyenne Bodie in the series Cheyenne. His looks and physical stature played a significant role in him getting the role. He appeared in the show from 1955 to 1963, and people still remember him for his contribution to the acting industry.
Her Death
Giselle Hennessey had lived a good and fulfilling life; she had succeeded as a business lady, and her marriages were not as bad; at least she got to enjoy life. However, her life was cut short in 1994 when she died; her family, including her husband, did not reveal the cause of her death, but there was a possibility that she had been battling a disease for a long time.