just the thrill of freefalling that made the moment special—it was who she carried with her in her heart. “I waved to my daddy,” she says. “He used to teach people how to fly after World War II using the GI Bill. And I thought of my husband, Layton. I know they were both watching.” Her family wasn’t exactly shocked. “They’ve always known I wanted to do this,” Diane laughs. “They said, ‘You’re as daring as ever—you never stop amazing us!’” After her jump, Diane celebrated over dinner with family, reliving the moment and laughing about the rush of it all. But her journey doesn’t end there. Next on her bucket list? Flying lessons—or perhaps a return trip to Hawaii, where she once lived as a young woman. When asked what advice she’d give to others, Diane is clear: “If there’s something you really want to do, do it now. Don’t wait. Fulfill your dreams before it’s too late.” At 89 years old, Diane Anderson soared through the sky with nothing holding her back—a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to take the leap.
Watch Diane Take the Leap on WTHR 13 (NBC)
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