Diane (formerly Diane Hopper), portrayed by Jerri Tubbs, is the ex-wife of Jim Hopper and the mother of the late Sara Hopper. Diane and Jim were married for seven years, but divorced following the tragic death of their daughter. Diane subsequently moved on, remarried, and had another child.
History
Background
In 1965, Diane arrived in Hawkins, Indiana, where she met Jim Hopper. A romance blossomed, and by 1971, they had a daughter named Sara. Jim eventually persuaded Diane to move away from Hawkins, leading them to New York in 1972.[1]
The family's happiness was cut short during a day at the park when Sara began hyperventilating. After being rushed to the hospital, Sara was diagnosed with cancer. Diane stood by her daughter through chemotherapy, eventually witnessing the doctors' failed attempts to revive her. The grief caused a rift in her marriage to Jim, leading to their divorce. Diane later married a man named Bill and had a second child with him.
1983
During the search for Will Byers, Jim called Diane. He expressed that he did not regret their seven years together despite the pain. Sensing his emotional state, Diane asked if he had been drinking. When her new baby began crying in the background, Jim retracted his statement and ended the call. Diane attempted to call him back, but he did not answer.[2]
1986
Diane appeared via flashbacks in 1986 during Jim's imprisonment in Russia, as he reflected on the "curse" he felt he brought upon his family.[3]
1987
In 1987, during the final battle against Vecna, Diane appeared in a pivotal memory-vision used by the Mind Flayer to torment Hopper, forcing him to confront the guilt of leaving her and Sara behind.[4]
Relationships
- Jim Hopper – Ex-husband
- Bill – Husband
- Sara Hopper – Daughter (deceased)
- Unnamed child (with Bill)
Appearances
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Family tree
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References