Dan Marino’s Affair: The Shocking Revelation of a Hidden Relationship

 

In a recent turn of events, the legendary Dolphins quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer, Dan Marino, has found himself in the headlines once again—not for his achievements on the football field, but for a personal matter that has shocked many. Marino has admitted to having an affair with Donna Savattere, a former CBS Sports production assistant, back in 2005, resulting in the birth of their daughter, Chloe. 

The revelation was first reported by the New York Post, which uncovered the affair and the birth of Marino’s child. Marino, who retired from football in 1999 and began working as a CBS pregame analyst in 2003, acknowledged the affair and took full responsibility for his actions. “This is a personal and private matter. I take full responsibility both personally and financially for my actions now as I did then,” he stated in a written statement to the Post. He also mentioned that both he and Savattere had agreed to keep the matter private to protect all parties involved.

At the time of the affair, Donna Savattere was 35 years old and working at CBS Sports’ Manhattan studio. In June 2005, she gave birth to their daughter, Chloe. Marino, who has been married to his wife, Claire, for 28 years and has six children, noted that despite the scandal, his marriage remains strong. “We continue to be a strong and loving family,” he shared, emphasizing the resilience of his relationship with his wife, despite the media frenzy surrounding the affair.

This news has certainly added an unexpected twist to the lead-up to Super Bowl weekend, where Marino is expected to continue his role as a CBS analyst as usual. Despite the shocking nature of the affair, Marino's statement suggests that he is committed to both his family and his responsibilities, both past and present.

For those interested in learning more about this story, including the financial settlement reportedly worth millions of dollars between Marino and Savattere, full details can be found in the New York Post’s coverage of the scandal. 

As this story continues to develop, it remains to be seen how it will impact Marino’s reputation, both professionally and personally.