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Dolph Lundgren Shares Details of Life with Younger Wife

The 68-year-old actor opens up about his relationship with Emma Krokdal and overcoming illness

Daniele Morais
September 23, 2026 · 2 min read
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Dolph Lundgren gained prominence in searches upon releasing his memoir Fights Worth Fighting: Finding Strength in Struggle, where he details his relationship with wife Emma Krokdal and his battle against cancer in recent years.

The Book That Tells the Actor's Personal Story

In the account, the 68-year-old actor describes meeting Emma, then a 22-year-old personal trainer, in 2019. He emphasizes that despite the age difference, a connection emerged when she still didn't know who he was or what he did.

A Romance with an Age Gap

Lundgren mentions that Emma is only two months younger than his 30-year-old daughter, Ida, highlighting an almost four-decade "older-younger" relationship. He acknowledges that the age difference was evident but emphasizes his partner's maturity, as she had already gone through a divorce and other difficult situations.

From Engagement to Marriage

The couple got engaged in June 2020 and formalized their union in an intimate ceremony in July 2023. This was Lundgren's second marriage, following his union with Anette Qviberg, which ended in 2011.

Battle Against Cancer and Wife's Support

Lundgren reports that he was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015, and in 2020, he discovered new tumors, including lung cancer. He states that Emma was by his side at all medical appointments in countries like Sweden, London, and Los Angeles, helping him cope with the side effects of the treatments. In 2024, the actor announced he was free of the disease.

Reflections on the Partnership

The actor describes Emma as a "little angel" sent to support him during the most difficult times, emphasizing her strength and special character. The memoir, in addition to narrating his professional journey, focuses on the importance of personal partnership in overcoming health and life challenges.

With information from Yahoo.

Source: Yahoo

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