Frank Gifford
Kathie Lee and Paul were officially divorced in 1983, and three years later, she married Frank on October 18, 1986. Less than two years after their wedding, they welcomed their first child, son Cody Gifford, in March 1990. Kathie Lee gave birth to their youngest, daughter Cassidy Gifford, in August 1993.
Despite cheating allegations in the late 1990s, Kathie Lee and Frank enjoyed 29 years of marriage until 2015. At the time of the footballer’s death, the A Godwink Christmas actress revealed the news in an emotional statement.
“It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford,” the family’s statement read. “Frank died suddenly this beautiful Sunday morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home. We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers.”
Looking back on their decades-long love story, Kathie Lee is “deeply grateful for all the years” she shared with her longtime hubby. The TV presenter reflected on her relationship with the “beautiful man” while commemorating their 30th wedding anniversary in October 2016.
“We had Frank for a lot of years and we had him in great health and we have many, many memories,” she said, adding advice on how she copes. “If you keep thinking about what you lost, you will fall in despair. Concentrate on what you still have and the memories and the knowledge that you will all be united one day. I am not saying it’s easy. I am saying it’s possible.”
