Who is Marcelene Dyer? Everything About Wayne Dyer’s Ex-Wife

Marcelene Dyer is the wife of Wayne Dyer, the famous American self-help guru, public speaker, storyteller, mediator, and TV personality who passed on in 2015. 

Wayne and Marcelene got married in the 80s and lived happily together, birthing five kids before Wayne eventually passed on. Since then, Marcelene has increasingly come under the spotlight, albeit still withholding much vital information about herself. Here’s all we know.

How Old is Marcelene Dyer?

Marcelene Dyer is 73 years old in 2024. Her date of birth is listed as the 12th of December 1950. She is an American woman of Caucasian ethnicity. Though details of her parent’s identity have not been publicly disclosed, available records have it that her family name is Rowan. It is also not known if she has any siblings or if she is an only child.

Regarding her education, Marcelene has remained taciturn about the schools she attended and the qualifications she obtained. Be that as it may, it is believed that she studied an art-related course that helped her to start a career as an author, speaker, and mediator, just like her late husband, Wayne Dyer.

How Did Marcelene Dyer and Wayne Dyer Meet?

Marcelene Rowan met Wayner Dyer for the first time in the year 1979 at a book function. Their friendship started off from this first meeting, and it wasn’t long before they began dating. They dated for two years, during which Wayner proposed to Marcelene, who agreed to spend the rest of “forever” with him.

The duo later got married, and in the year 1981, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl they named Skye Dyer. After her birth, Marcelene and Wayner welcomed four more children.

Was Marcelene Dyer Wayne Dyer’s First Wife?

Prior to her marriage to Wayne, Marcelene was in at least two relationships and previously married to a yet-to-be-identified man in the 70s. In the course of this marriage, she had at least two children, who have all grown into adults now, but their names are yet to be publicly disclosed.

On the other hand, Wayner Dyer was also previously married before he met and married Marcelene Rowan. His first marriage was to a woman whose only name we know is Judy. With Judy, he had his first child, a girl. Wayne divorced Judy, and not long after, he married Susan Casselman. In this second marriage, he had no child, and it wasn’t long before they parted ways.

Thus, Marcelene Dyer (who had been in 2 relationships with one marriage) got married to Wayne Dyer as her second husband while Wayne, who had been previously married twice, got married to Marcelene as his third wife.

Meet Marcelene Dyer and Wayne Dyer’s Five Kids

Marcelene Dyer has a total of seven biological children, out of which five are her children with Wayne Dyer, and the other two are her children from a previous relationship, as earlier mentioned. When she was still married to Wayne, she was also a stepmother to Wayne’s first two kids from his previous marriage.

Skye Dyer is Marcelene and Wayne Dyer’s First Child

The first of Wayne and Marcelene’s five children is Skye Dyer. She was born in 1981, and she is at least 43 years old. Like her parents, she is also an author. She is credited to have written the book ‘Letting Go’ and ‘You Inspire Me.’ More than just writing books, she is also a singer and songwriter and has been making songs for over 20 years now.

Serena Dyer is also an Author, like Her Parents

Serena Dyer is the second child of Marcelene Dyer and Wayne Dyer. Like her parents, she is also a book author and co-published several books, including ‘Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents’ and ‘ The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul’ among others.

Regarding her personal life, Serena Dyer is now a married woman. She got married to a man named Matt Pisoni in the year 2014 and has been living happily with him since then. From the pictures she posts on social media, She has about five children, which makes her mother, Marcelene Dyer, a grandmother.

Saje Dyer is Marcelene’s Third Child With Wayne

Saje Dyer is Marcelene’s third child. It is believed she was born sometime in 1991, which makes her 33 years old. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology and like most people in her family, Saje is also credited as a book author. She co-authored the book ‘The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul’ with her sister Serena. In addition, She is the sole author of the children’s book titled “Goodbye Bumps!

Sands Wayne is Marcelene and Wayner Dyer’s First Male Child

Sands Dyer is the family’s 4th child, who is about 23 years old. He is Marcellene and Wayne’s first male child, and from the little we have gathered about him, we know he loves surfing.

Marcelene and Wayner Dyer’s Youngest Child, Sommer Dyer, is Late

Sommer Dyer would have been the youngest child of the Dyer family, however, she is no more. A post by her sister, Serena, at the beginning of 2022 announced her passing away somewhere in Costa Rica for some yet-to-be-disclosed cause.

Did Marcelene Dyer and Wayne Dyer Divorce Before Wayne Died?

Marcelene and Wayne Dyer were married for 22 years before they called it quits on their marriage. The couple got married in 1981 but sometime in 2001, they began having problems, got separated in 2003, but never formally dissolved (divorced) their union.

Following their separation, Marcelene relocated to Australia and began dating a certain Australian chiropractor who was about 18 years younger than her. This sad turn of events took a toll on Wayner’s health, as he was reported to have fallen into depression. However, a few years later, he reconciled with Marcelene, and they remained together till Wayne’s death.

A few years later, Wayne was diagnosed with leukemia, and he started managing the sickness the best way he could. However, while in his house in Maui, Hawaii, on August 30th, 2015, he had a heart attack and died at the age of 75.

What Does Marcelene Do For a Living Now?

Marceline Dyer is a book author. In the year 1996, she was credited with having worked on the book titled ‘A Promise is a Promise’. The book was about the unconditional love a mother expressed toward her children, even to the extent of putting herself in harm’s way.

Following the good reception the book received, Marcelene made an audiobook of the same title. Another prominent book project which she was part of is the book titled ‘Pregnant Goddess – A Celebration of Life’.

Be that as it may, Marcelene Dyer is more than just an author. She is also a public speaker, and since the death of her husband, she has been invited to various events to speak on or narrate some of his books. Aside from this, she also trained as a mediator and now teaches people the practice of mediation.

FAQs

Who is Marcelene Dyer?

Marcelene Dyer is the wife of Wayne Dyer, the late famous American self-help guru and public speaker who passed on in 2015. Marcelene and Wayne legally separated in 2001 after 20 years of marriage, but some believe that they reconciled and were together at the time that Wayne passed away in 2015.

Who are Marcelene Dyer’s Children?

Marcelene Dyer’s children are Skye Dyer, Sommer Dyer Camp, Serena Dyer Pisoni, Sands Dyer, Saje Dyer, Shane Humble, and Stephanie Dyer. Shane and Stephanie are Marcelene Dyer’s two children from her past marriage, while the other five are the children she and Wayne had together. Marcelene Dyer also has a stepdaughter named Tracy Dyer from Wayne Dyer’s first marriage.

Was Wayne Dyer Separated from his Wife?

Wayne Dyer was separated from his wife, Marcelene Dyer, at the time of his birth, according to obituaries published by the New York Times and The Washington Post. However other sources have it that Wayne and Marcelene reconciled and remained married at the time of his death.

Was Wayne Dyer Married to Marcelene Dyer Before He Died?

Some sources have it that Wayne Dyer was married to Marcelene Dyer at the time he died, while others, such as the New York Times, say that they were separated.

How Many Times Has Marcelene Dyer Been Married?

It is believed that Marcelene Dyer has been married two times; the first was the marriage that produced her first two children, Shane Humble and Stephanie Dyer, while the second was her marriage to Wayne Dyer, which produced five children.

What is Marcelene Dyer’s Net Worth?

Marcelene Dyer’s net worth is $20 million. She is an author, public speaker, and mediation expert.