News John Dingell: Marriage to Debbie ‘greatest love affair’ of my life February 8, 2019Ruby L. Bailey, Detroit Free PressComments Off on John Dingell: Marriage to Debbie ‘greatest love affair’ of my life The former congressman and his wife were a powerhouse couple in D.C. whose marriage worked despite their age difference. Dingell died Feb. 7 at 92.