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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was part of a surprise wedding in New York City on Friday. The 81-year-old billionaire married 47-year-old Dr. Dana Blumberg in a star-studded event. NFL legend Tom Brady attended the event. The couple reportedly began seeing each other in 2019. There is an age difference of 34 years between the duo. 

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Blumberg is an ophthalmologist, specializing in eye and vision care and glaucoma. She obtained her medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2000. Previously, the 47-year-old worked as an associate professor at the prestigious Columbia University in New York. Kraft gave an engagement ring to the doctor in early 2022. 

The couple has finally tied the knot in a star-studded wedding.

When did Robert Kraft and Dr. Dana Blumberg start the relationship?

The duo has remained private about the details of their relationship. It is not known how and when they first met. In 2019 June, they made their public appearance as a couple. This happened at the French Open tennis. They appeared at several other events that summer. 

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In 2017, Blumberg posed with one of Kraft’s Super Bowl rings at an Elton John AIDS Foundation event. The Kraft Group CEO was earlier married to Myra Hiatt Kraft for nearly 50 years. His partner passed away from Ovarian cancer in July 2011. The couple shared four sons. 

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NFL stars, and Grammy winners congratulate the couple

Earlier, Blumberg and Kraft remained private about their relationship. The doctor does not have any social media accounts. Her partner Kraft has not been vocal about their marriage. Meanwhile, the couple invited guests to a party in Lower Manhattan on Friday. They showed a 10-minute video, at the event attended by around 250 guests. Grammy winner Elton John performed in the event to honor their friendship.

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Meanwhile, NFL titan and former Patriots QB Tom Brady attended the event. He was seen talking to former Pats QB, Drew Bledsoe, and other teammates. The NFL world and guests wished happiness and prosperity to the new couple. The Patriots have not had a great start to the new season. They won two and lost three games so far, and would hope to deliver a better show as a wedding present to their owner. 

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