Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley Celebrate 36th Anniversary Amid Past Cheating Admission and Online Death Rumors
Feb. 24, 2026 —
Jon Bon Jovi celebrated his 36th wedding anniversary with wife Dorothea Hurley in April 2025 by posting on Instagram, calling her “amazing” one year after his public admission of infidelity early in their marriage. The high school sweethearts, who met in 1980 and wed in 1989, continue to share a low-profile yet enduring bond, despite unverified online rumors of her death and hospitalization in 2025.
Relationship Background
Jon Bon Jovi, whose real name is John Bongiovi Jr., has been married to Dorothea Hurley since 1989. The couple met as teenagers in 1980 and have four children. Hurley maintains a low public profile while founding the JBJ Soul Kitchen charity and supporting her husband’s career, as noted in various profiles.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JonBonJovi https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/a60673748/jon-bon-jovi-wife-dorothea-hurley-relationship
36th Anniversary Milestone
On April 29 or 30, 2025, Bon Jovi shared anniversary tributes highlighting their 36 years together. Coverage emphasized their lasting commitment, with throwback photos underscoring the bond.https://www.syracuse.com/celebrity-news/2025/05/rock-legend-celebrates-36th-wedding-anniversary-with-wife-a-year-after-cheating-confession.html https://nypost.com/2025/04/30/entertainment/jon-bon-jovi-gives-marriage-update-1-year-after-cheating-confession/ https://pagesix.com/2025/04/30/celebrity-news/jon-bon-jovi-celebrates-36th-anniversary-with-amazing-wife-dorothea-hurley-1-year-after-cheating-confession/ https://people.com/music/jon-bon-jovi-photos-with-wife-dorothea
Cheating Admission and Forgiveness
In 2024, Bon Jovi told ABC News he “got away with murder” early in the marriage due to fame’s temptations but credited Hurley for forgiveness and their strengthened relationship.
“I got away with murder… She forgave me.”
Hurley addressed rumors of her absence in 2025.https://www.aol.com/jon-bon-jovis-wife-dorothea-175909803.html https://people.com/jon-bon-jovi-admits-he-got-away-with-murder-during-marriage-to-wife-dorothea-8641482
Unverified Rumors and Hoaxes
In September and October 2025, Facebook and YouTube posts falsely claimed Hurley, 63, died in New Jersey or was hospitalized, leading to alleged tour cancellations. These lack confirmation from credible outlets like People or the New York Post and appear to be clickbait.https://www.facebook.com/61576211305093/posts/very-sad-news-35-minutes-ago-in-new-jersey-dorothea-hurley-at-the-age-of-63-jon-/122145149660873710 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-woIGnaFyE https://www.facebook.com/61576211305093/posts/-jon-bon-jovi-cancels-all-shows-as-wife-is-rushed-to-hospital-rock-legend-in-tea/122137808726873710
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