Kelsey Grammer to Become a Dad Again at 70? Baby No. 8 on the Way

Published 06/17/2025, 9:36 PM EDT

If you thought Kelsey Grammer was ready to retire his dad hat, think again! The legendary Frasier star, famous for his wit and charisma, is about to add another little one to his bustling brood. At seventy, when most are considering golf and grandchildren, Grammer is doubling down on diaper duty. The ever-youthful actor and his wife Kayte Walsh have surprised fans with joyous news that proves age is just a number when it comes to family fun.

Whether he is out for a stroll with his family or sharing a laugh on set, Grammer’s energy seems to defy the calendar. And with another Grammer underway, there is nothing more that can be brought in as evidence of the actor's stellar shape. 

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The seventy-year-old sitcom icon Kelsey Grammer and his forty-six-year-old wife, Kayte Walsh, are expecting their fourth child together, making Grammer a dad of eight. Grammer spotted strolling through a London park with Walsh's baby bump on display, spoke to People about the bump in the room. Their growing family already includes twelve-year-old Faith, ten-year-old Gabriel, and currently the youngest, James, who is eight years old. On the other hand, are Grammer’s older children from previous relationships range from their twenties to their forties.

Grammer’s journey through fatherhood has been as colorful as his acting career. He has been candid about the ups and downs of parenting, especially the lessons learned from raising kids across four decades. In recent interviews, he has admitted to “playing catch up” with his older children and cherishing the chance to be more present with his youngest. “I’m still their dad, so you can always have [a] chance to show up,” Grammer quipped, proving that his trademark humor extends well beyond the stage.

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Grammer and Walsh, since tying the knot, seem to have found the steady Hollywood harbor in relationships that most strive for. Their relationship, which began amid controversy, has blossomed into a lasting partnership filled with mutual support and three children.

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Kelsey Grammer is, of course, being cheered on like never before, with him and Kayte Walsh facing the happy brunt of this awaited addition to their family. Grammer’s boundless energy and Kayte’s glowing presence has been marveled at endlessly, even ever since the pair married in 2011. They have weathered life’s storms together, including previous heartbreaks and triumphs. Likewise, their blended family is a testament to second chances and the joy of new beginnings. With baby number eight on the way, Kelsey Grammer, who has been the heart of Frasier, having been on some heart-lightening spiritual numbers, is gearing up with his family for even more of this thing called life, and a happy one at that.

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What is next for the ever-expanding Grammer clan? If history is any guide,plenty of love, a dash of chaos, and lots of witty one-liners around the dinner table. Kelsey Grammer’s life may be filled with scripts and spotlights, but it is clear his favorite role is that of dad. Here is to baby number eight and the delightful pandemonium that is sure to follow. 

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