Robert Kraft, 84, Marries Ophthalmologist Dana Blumberg, 52

The New England Patriots owner and his new wife have a 33-year age gap.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 6:15pm

Robert Kraft, the 84-year-old owner of the New England Patriots, has married 52-year-old ophthalmologist Dana Blumberg. The couple kept their relationship largely private until announcing their engagement in early 2022 and marrying in October of that year. Blumberg is Kraft's second wife, following the death of his first wife Myra in 2011.

Why it matters

Kraft's marriage to a woman 33 years his junior has drawn some attention, as large age gaps in relationships can be controversial. However, the couple appears happy, and Blumberg is an accomplished medical professional in her own right, having founded a dog rescue organization in addition to her ophthalmology practice.

The details

Kraft and Blumberg were first seen publicly together in 2019 at the French Open. Their engagement was announced by fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger at an amfAR charity event in early 2022, and they married later that year at a ceremony in lower Manhattan attended by numerous celebrities and athletes. Blumberg is board-certified in ophthalmology and graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2000.

  • Kraft and Blumberg were first seen together publicly in 2019.
  • Their engagement was announced in early 2022.
  • Kraft and Blumberg married in October 2022.

The players

Robert Kraft

The 84-year-old owner of the New England Patriots, who was previously married to Myra Kraft from 1963 until her death in 2011.

Dana Blumberg

A 52-year-old ophthalmologist who is Kraft's second wife, having married him in 2022.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Kraft's marriage to a woman over 30 years his junior has drawn some attention, but the couple appears happy and Blumberg is an accomplished professional in her own right, suggesting their relationship is based on more than just an age gap.