Kelsey Grammer Welcomes Eighth Child at 70 with Fourth Wife

Kelsey Grammer, at age 70, has welcomed his eighth child and fourth with his wife Kayte Walsh, a son named Christopher, expanding his large family that spans children aged 42 to newborn. The actor announced the birth on the "Pod Meets World" podcast and expressed that becoming a father again at this stage is a "real gift," reflecting on his efforts to be more present for his younger children and make up for neglecting some older ones. Grammer's children come from multiple relationships, with his eldest daughter Spencer following him into acting and his other children pursuing various careers and interests. His late fatherhood is part of a trend among older celebrities like Al Pacino, Mick Jagger, and Robert De Niro, who have also embraced parenthood later in life. Scientific insights explain that men can father children well into their later years despite some decline in sperm quality and increased risks. Grammer's experience highlights both the possibilities and challenges of later-life parenting, emphasizing family, resilience, and new beginnings.