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Irma Horvath is Dale Horvath's late wife. She was first mentioned by Dale in "Wildfire", though her name can be seen on Dale's RV earlier.
Pre-Apocalypse
Location Unknown
Not much is known about Irma's life before or as the outbreak began, apart from having been married to Dale for years. Early in their marriage, they had attempted to have a baby, but it ultimately miscarried, which led them to not try again.
Later, she developed cancer. Despite Dale bringing her to several doctors, she had already accepted the disease and her eventual death. Once Dale retired from his job, he planned on traveling with Irma across the country in a new RV he bought, but she died before that could happen, which devastated him.
Post-Apocalypse
Season 1
"Vatos"
Her name is seen on Dale's RV.
"Wildfire"
When Dale tries to comfort Andrea as she cradles her dead sister's body, he reveals to her that he lost Irma due to cancer. After all the surgeries and the chemotherapy, she came to terms with her cancer and accepted her eventual death, which angered him.
Season 2
"Secrets"
Dale talks to Lori Grimes on how he and Irma tried to have a baby. During her pregnancy, she could not stand the smell of meat, and after Thanksgiving, she made Dale clear out the smell from their house. Irma ultimately miscarried, which led them to not try again.
"Better Angels"
Her name is seen on Dale's RV.
Death
- Killed By
- Cancer (Pre-Apocalypse)
Sometime before the global outbreak, Irma developed cancer. After attempting many surgeries and chemotherapy, she finally accepted her disease and allowed it to run its course, much to Dale's dismay.