‘Rocky IV’s Dolph Lundgren Gets Married after Being Given 2 Years to Live - Fans Disapprove of His Bride

• Dolph Lundgren and Emma Krokdal got married!
• Lundgren and his 27-year-old bride said "I do" in a private ceremony in Greece, Mykonos.
• However, fans disapproved of their relationship because of their 38-year age gap.

Dolph Lundgren is a well-known filmmaker and actor who had his breakthrough in the iconic movie "Rocky IV." But he's since starred in more record-breaking pictures like "Creed II," "Aquaman," and the "Expendables" franchise.

He recently shocked fans when he announced that he and his fiancée, Emma Krokdal, got married in Greece, Mykonos, on July 13, 2023. Lundgren expressed that the wedding plans had initially been put off due to the pandemic and some of the medical treatments he had to endure.

But the couple decided to tie the knot in a private ceremony at their Mykonos villa with close friends and family. "We felt it was finally the right time to celebrate love, life, and happiness — in the land of the Gods," gushed Lundgren.

The "Rocky IV" star popped the question in 2020 in his home country, Sweden. The actor shared the good news on his social media and wrote, "Something very special happened here in Sweden."

Krokdal, a Norwegian personal trainer, 27, and the actor met at a West Hollywood Equinox, one of the very well-known fitness clubs. The two became friends first, but Lundgren, 65, said he did not even know that Krokdal liked him.

The personal trainer knew nothing about Lundgren, including his acting history. But after three years of knowing each other, the actor introduced her to his life and brought her to her first red carpet event in 2022 for the "Minions: The Rise of Gru" premiere.

The chance to begin their life as a married couple was almost impossible for Lundgren and his new wife. The "Expendables" star opened up about secretly battling cancer for the past eight years.

He first revealed the news during his interview with Graham Bensinger. It all started in 2015 when a cancerous tumor was discovered in his kidney but was successfully removed.

Unfortunately, six more tumors were discovered in the same area in 2020, with another on his liver found in the fall of 2021. Just as the actor was about to undergo surgery to remove the tumor, he was told that it was too big and that he had to do systemic therapy.

The treatment came with many side effects. Krokdal, also featured in the Bensinger interview, said her husband's hands, feet, and mouth were sore, making it difficult for him to eat.

As the actor watched his health deteriorate, it eventually hit him that his life was on the line, so he asked how long he had to live. Lundgren was told he had two to three years, but he could tell from the doctor's voice that he probably believed he had less time.

Since he had already faced the worst, he decided to get a second opinion in London. The oncologist, Dr. Alexandra Drakaki, discovered that the cancer on his kidney was mutating like lung cancer.

Therefore, the oncologist treated it like lung cancer, and the medication worked. Soon, the tumors shrunk to about 20% to 30%; by 2022, they were 90% gone. Now the "Universal Soldier" star is looking at the finish line of his cancer battle.

Why Didn't Fans Approve of Dolph Lundgren's Wife?

Lundgren and Krokdal have a drastic age gap of 38 years, which raised eyebrows. When the couple's relationship surfaced in the media, most internet users did not think the union was genuine.

The immediate thought among Facebook users was that the personal trainer was with the actor for his money. Several commenters called her a "gold digger." "This is a bad idea for such a smart man," remarked a netizen.

However, being that they are a couple in Hollywood, an industry where anything is possible, some people gave the relationship the benefit of the doubt and said it might last.

But many still insisted that a young woman like Krokdal would only date someone as old as Lundgren for money. "Young women only want old men's money," added a user.

Another Facebook user said Lundgren looked like an "old fool" for marrying such a young woman. Despite the disapproval they got from the public, their relationship has survived Lundgren's scary health issues and continues to thrive.

Dolph Lundgren Defended His Wife

Although the public might be concerned about the many decades between the actor and his wife, Lundgren believes his wife is ahead of her age. "I feel like Emma is very mature for her age, for sure," he said.

The "Black Water" star revealed that his wife had a tough life. She married young and survived a painful divorce after moving from a small town in Norway.

Therefore, Lundgren felt that she had experienced a different life from the average 20-something woman, which made them relate to various things despite their significant age gap.

Lundgren said his wife is a good balance between mature and youthful. The couple has not been afraid to express their love for one another loudly. The actor believed Krokdal was an angel sent down to help him.

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