“The Heartbreaking Story of Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford’s 30-Year Love Story”
Who was Frank Gifford?
Frank Gifford, a former NFL star and actor, was born on August 16, 1930, in Santa Monica, California. He gained fame for his time playing with the New York Giants from 1952 to 1964, earning six All-Pro titles during his tenure. In 1977, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Following his successful sports career, Frank became a play-by-play commentator for ABC’s Monday Night Football for 27 years. Additionally, as a sports personality, he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1974 and 1976 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Sports Emmy Awards in 1997. Tragically, on August 9, 2015, Frank passed away at the age of 84. Later that year, his family revealed that he had been suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease related to repetitive head trauma.
When did Kathie Lee and Frank Gifford get together?
Kathie Lee and Frank Gifford exchanged vows on October 18, 1986, and remained married until his passing in 2015. Kathie Lee fondly reminisced about meeting Frank during a segment on Peacock’s Holiday Steals and Deals with Jill Martin on Today All Day. She vividly described the moment she first encountered Frank at Good Morning America in the early morning hours. Throughout their marriage, the couple welcomed two children, a daughter named Cassidy and a son named Cody. Their enduring love story touched the hearts of many and left a lasting legacy in the hearts of all they encountered.