Kelsey Grammer Reflects on Abortion Regrets in New Memoir

Kelsey Grammer, in his new memoir 'Karen: A Brother Remembers,' opens up about his deep regrets and conflicting emotions regarding two abortions involving his children. Grammer recounts a 1974 abortion with his then-girlfriend, expressing ongoing sorrow and admitting he did not plead with her to keep the baby, despite supporting a woman's right to choose. He criticizes the medical professionals involved, questioning how they reconcile their actions with the principle of 'do no harm.' The memoir also details a later, medically advised abortion during his wife Kayte's twin pregnancy, which was undertaken to save the life of their daughter Faith after the boy twin's amniotic sac ruptured. Grammer describes this decision as the greatest pain he has ever known, highlighting both the personal anguish and complexity of such choices. Throughout, he maintains a nuanced view—supporting women's rights while openly mourning his losses and grappling with the ethical implications.