Kelsey Grammer, the acclaimed actor known for his role as Beast in the X-Men franchise, has welcomed his eighth child at the age of 70. The announcement came during his appearance on the Pod Meets World podcast, where he discussed both his new son and his upcoming memoir, *Karen: A Brother Remembers*, which is dedicated to his late sister, Karen Grammer.
During the podcast, Grammer revealed that he and his current wife, Kayte Walsh, recently became parents to a son named Christopher. “We just had our fourth one, so it just became eight kids. It was like three days ago,” he shared. The revelation was met with excitement from podcast hosts Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel, and Will Friedle, who welcomed the new addition with warm wishes.
Grammer and Walsh, who married in 2011, already have three children together: Faith, 12, Gabriel, 10, and James, 8. In addition to Christopher, Grammer has four older children from his previous three marriages. His eldest daughter, Spencer, was born to his first wife, Doreen Alderman. He shares a daughter, Greer, with ex-girlfriend Barrie Buckner, and two sons, Mason and Jude, with third wife Camille Meyer.
Memories of a Lost Sister
Grammer’s memoir, *Karen: A Brother Remembers*, delves into his childhood and the profound impact of his sister’s tragic death. Karen Grammer was raped and murdered in Colorado in 1975, a loss that has shaped Kelsey’s life and career. The actor described the incident as stemming from a robbery at her workplace, which escalated into a horrific crime.
While promoting the book, Grammer mentioned that most of his children are unaware of the full story regarding their aunt. He indicated that certain passages in the memoir are “brutal,” leading to a decision that his younger children should not read them yet. The memoir aims to honor Karen’s memory while offering a glimpse into Grammer’s formative years.
The actor’s latest revelations about his family and his sister’s legacy highlight the intertwining of personal and professional aspects of his life. As he navigates the joys of fatherhood once more, he also seeks to share a profound narrative that has remained close to his heart.
In sharing this intimate news, Kelsey Grammer continues to resonate with audiences not just as an entertainer but as a father and brother deeply affected by the complexities of life and loss.
