New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has admitted that he never expected to get married again after the death of his first wife, Myra Hiatt Kraft. Robert and Myra were married for 48 years and welcomed four sons before she died from ovarian cancer at age 68 in 2011. The sports executive later dated actress Ricki Noel Lander for six years before meeting Dr. Dana Kraft (née Dr. Blumberg), an accomplished ophthalmologist with whom he has a 33-year age gap. "People talk to me about sports, and I haven't talked much [about my personal life], but I'm going to because of how lucky I am, having found the woman that I did," Robert told People in 2023. The Krafts surprised their family and friends with an impromptu wedding in New York City in October 2022. While Dana has kept a very low public profile, she partnered with the New England Patriots Foundation on its "Pawtriots" pet adoption program in 2025. Ghosts' Danielle Pinnock Renews Vows With Husband 10 Years After Wedding Ahead of Super Bowl XL on Sunday, February 8, keep scrolling for more information about Robert's first marriage and his relationship with Dana. Robert Kraft Was Previously Married to Myra Hiatt Robert Kraft's first wife was Myra Hiatt Kraft, the daughter of prominent Boston businessman and philanthropist Jacob Hiatt. They tied the knot in June 1963 while Myra was studying at Brandeis University. Myra and Robert shared four sons: current New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft, Kraft Group president Daniel Kraft, former Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston CEO Joshua Kraft and David Kraft. Myra was a prominent philanthropist like her father and eventually became president of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. Per the team, Myra rarely got involved in the Patriot's business affairs aside from a notable incident in 1996 when New England drafted Nebraska lineman Christian Peter, who'd pleaded no contest to third-degree sexual assault in 1994. After Myra voiced her opposition to the signing, the Patriots relinquished the pick five days later because Peter's conduct was "incompatible with our organization's standards of acceptable conduct." Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek's Relationship Timeline The Krafts released a joint statement in July 2011 to confirm that they'd "suffered a great loss," as Myra had died at age 68 from ovarian cancer. "We are all heartbroken," the family added. The New England Patriots all wore patches with Myra's initials "MHK" during the 2011 NFL season in tribute to the late philanthropist. In March 2023, Robert reflected on the tremendous impact of losing Myra while discussing his then-recent wedding with Dana Kraft. "I had a tremendous first wife, and 12 years ago, she died of ovarian cancer and I never believed I would get married again," he told People. "I was really messed up when my first wife died - for over a year." The Patriots owner continued, "I really loved her. And then I met some wonderful people along the way, but I never thought I'd get married again." Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg Went Public at the French Open The New England Patriots executive and his new girlfriend, Dr. Dana Kraft, stepped out as a couple for the first time in Paris at the French Open in June 2019. The two had been rumored to be dating as far back as 2017, after she posed with him on the red carpet at the Elton John AIDS Foundation gala in New York City that November. Dana Blumberg and Robert Kraft at the Elton John AIDS Foundation gala in November 2017. Theo Wargo/Getty Images Former Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin revealed in October 2022 that Robert and Dana had their first date at the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox, Massachusetts. In honor of their wedding, Rubin had the bar temporarily renamed Blumberg's in October 2022. "Even though Dana Blumberg is now Dana Kraft, Robert will forever be a Blumberg in my eyes," Rubin joked via Instagram. "This is the bar they had their first date, so had it renamed 'BLUMBERG'S.' To a long life of love and happiness, congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Blumberg! Oh and tomorrow open bar on us to celebrate Dana and Robert." Robert opened up to People about how meeting Dana was an instance of "God's hand at work" in his life. "I met a woman who was just off the charts, and she made me very happy. And hopefully I make her very happy," he said in March 2023. Dr Dana Blumberg Is an Accomplished Ophthalmologist and Academic Per her bio, Dr Dana Kraft received her medical degree from St Louis University in 2000. In addition to her medical practice, Dana was an associate professor of ophthalmology at New York's Columbia University and worked with the New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg's Engagement Was Announced By a Mutual Friend Robert and Dana Kraft's engagement was unexpectedly announced by fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger in March 2022, per Page Six. Hilfiger was speaking at the annual amfAR Gala Palm Beach fundraiser for HIV-