Who is Mick Foley?
Mick Foley is an American retired professional wrestler, author, and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling. Foley is currently signed to WWE under its “Legends” program as an ambassador. He is often referred to as the “Hardcore Legend.”
Mick Foley’s full name is Michael “Mick” Francis Foley. He was born on June 7, 1965, in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. The former professional wrestler is 59 years old as of November 2024.
About Mick Foley’s parents
Mick Foley was born to his parents Jack Foley (father) and Beverly Foley (mother) as the youngest of two children. After Mick’s birth, his family moved to East Setauket, New York, where he grew up and attended high school.
Mick’s father, Jack Foley, worked as an athletic director at Ward Melville High School. Unfortunately, Jack died at age 76 in September 2009, after a protracted illness.
In an interview with Newsday in 2009, Mick reflected on his childhood memories with his father:
“I remember being with my dad at all the sporting events at Ward Melville, Suffolk County, and across part of New York State. I thought everybody’s father was a beloved fixture of the community. As I got older, I was able to appreciate what a special person my father was.”
According to reports, Mick Foley’s mother was a government worker. Further information about her is currently scarce.
About Mick Foley’s siblings
Mick Foley has an elder brother, the late John Foley, who was a professional wrestler and heel manager. He passed away from lung cancer in 1988. John was best known for his tenure as a heel manager in Stampede Wrestling. Further information about him is scarce.
About Mick Foley’s marriage and wife
As of the time of writing this article, Mick Foley is married to his wife, Colette Christie Foley. However, their marriage has recently become a subject of speculation after Canadian wrestler René Duprée alleged that Mick Foley “is now single”.
On his Café de Rene podcast in June 2024, René shared:
“Well, he’s single now. So I guess he’s trying to make an effort to try to, you know, woo the ladies.”
When questioned about the reliability of his information, Duprée said:
“This is what I heard from a very reliable source that he and his missus are no longer together. I heard it from a friend of mine from New York who talks with Mick regularly.”
Mick Foley and Colette Foley married in April 1992, and have been together for over three decades. Despite Duprée’s claims, neither Mick nor Colette has publicly confirmed or denied the rumors; hence, their marriage status remains unclear.
About Mick Foley’s wife – Colette Foley
Mick Foley’s wife Colette Foley (nee Christie) is an American actress. However, she is more popular in the media for being Mick Foley’s wife. As an actress, Colette is known for movies including “WWE Raw” (1993), “Deadbeats” (1996), and “Celebrity Wife Swap” (2012).
While Colette Foley’s age and date of birth are currently unknown, sources say she is in her 50s. She married Mick in 1992, and they have four children together.
Mick Foley’s past relationships and girlfriends
Information about Mick Foley’s past relationships and girlfriends is currently unavailable. In fact, the former WWE star has not been romantically linked to any other woman aside from his wife Colette Foley.
About Mick Foley’s children
Mick Foley has four children, three sons, and a daughter, with his wife Colette Foley. Mick and Christie’s kids include Dewey Francis Foley, Noelle Margaret Foley, Hughie Francis Foley, and Michael Francis Foley Jr.
| Name | Age (as of 2024) | Gender |
| Dewey Francis Foley | 32 years old | Male |
| Noelle Margaret Foley | 30 years old | Female |
| Michael Francis Foley Jr | 23 years old | Male |
| Hughie Francis Foley Jr | 21 years old | Male |
Here’s everything to know about Mick Foley’s children:
a. Dewey Francis Foley
Dewey Francis Foley is the oldest child of Mick Foley and Colette Foley. He is a writer and actor popularly known for the TV series “WWE SmackDown”. Foley’s first child was born on February 20, 1992, in Massapequa, Long Island, New York, USA. He is 32 years old as of November 2024. Dewey is currently in a relationship with his partner, Chyane.
b. Margaret Noelle Foley
Noelle Margaret Foley is the second child and only daughter of Mick Foley and his wife Colette. Noelle is an American actress, television personality, and social media influencer. She was born on December 15, 1993, in the United States. She is 30 years old as of November 2024. Noelle currently works as a TV presenter for the WWE.
According to reports, Noelle trained to be a wrestler just like her dad, but had to stop because of a concussion she suffered during a roller coaster ride. She is currently in a relationship with WWE superfan Frank Mustari, better known as Frank the Clown.
c. Michael Francis Foley Jr
Michael “Mick” Jr Francis is Mick Foley and Colette Foley’s third child. He was born in 2001 and is 23 years old as of 2024. Mick Jr owns a few YouTube channels where he posts covers of songs and gaming videos. Further information about him is currently scarce.
d. Francis Hughie Foley
Hughie Francis Foley is the youngest child of Mick Foley and Colette. Hughie was born in 2003 and is 21 years old as of 2024. Further information about him is scarce at this time.
Who ended Mick Foley’s career?
While no single person ended Mick Foley’s career, his loss to Triple H in a Hell in a Cell Match in 2000 prompted his retirement. However, Foley returned to the ring in 2004 for sporadic appearances, before ultimately stepping away from physical wrestling in 2012 due to ongoing health concerns.
Why did Mick Foley retire?
Mick Foley retired after a neurologist informed him that he was unfit to wrestle again. He made his final appearance as an active performer in a WWE ring at the 2012 Royal Rumble.
How many alter egos did Mick Foley have?
Mick Foley had three distinct alter egos throughout his professional wrestling career. These personas included Cactus Jack, a hardcore and unpredictable persona; Mankind, a mentally deranged character; and Dude Love, a laid-back, fun-loving and demented hippy. He also competed under his real name, Mick Foley.
Does Mick Foley only have one ear?
Mick Foley has only one ear, having lost the other one in a match against the late Big Van Vader on March 16, 1994, in Germany.
Thirty years later (in March 2024) Foley reflected on the incident in a Facebook post:
“Yes, it was 30 years ago today – March 16, 1994 – that I stepped into the ring with both ears and stepped away with only one. I’m proud to say I finished my match with Vader, even after the injury.”
