Patriots fan dies weeks after Robert Kraft surprised her with Super Bowl tickets

A devoted Patriots fan and former nurse, Shelly Sepulveda, passed away from ovarian cancer on January 26, 2026, just hours after the team clinched a Super Bowl berth. Owner Robert Kraft had gifted her tickets weeks prior, a moment of immense joy during her two-year battle. Shelly, a mother of six and dedicated foster parent, found solace in football.

Patriots fan dies weeks after Robert Kraft surprised her with Super Bowl tickets
A devoted Patriots fan and former nurse, Shelly Sepulveda, passed away from ovarian cancer on January 26, 2026, just hours after the team clinched a Super Bowl berth. Owner Robert Kraft had gifted her tickets weeks prior, a moment of immense joy during her two-year battle. Shelly, a mother of six and dedicated foster parent, found solace in football.