Here's something that might surprise you: at the age of 63, with three children under the age of six, Kelsey Grammer isn’t just keeping up—he’s thriving. “It’s absolutely incredible,” he told Closer Weekly during the Israeli Consulate’s 70th Anniversary of Israel celebration in LA. “The energy these kids bring into my life is nothing short of magical. I feel as young as they are.”
For someone who has faced more than his share of life’s challenges, it’s clear that Kelsey is soaking up every moment of this new chapter. “My wife, Kayte Walsh, has an extraordinary ability to love,” he said, glowing with admiration for his fourth wife, whom he married in 2011. “She absolutely loves being pregnant and being a mom. She’s the heart of our family, and she’s made all the difference.”
A New Perspective on Fatherhood
Kelsey isn’t just talking about his wife’s role in the family; he’s also reflecting on his own journey as a father. “As you get older, your priorities shift,” he explained. “When I was younger, my career consumed me, and my kids sometimes got lost in the shuffle. Now, I’ve learned from those mistakes, and I’m more present for my family.”
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His 16-year-old daughter, Mason, echoed this sentiment when she spoke to Closer at the recent Race to Erase MS Gala in LA. “Dad’s become a better father with every child,” she said with a smile. “When I was growing up, he was strict and focused. Now, with my younger siblings, he’s more relaxed and fun. It’s really a blast being around him these days.”
Kelsey with daughter Mason and son Jude.
Overcoming Heartbreak and Finding Joy
Life hasn’t always been easy for Kelsey. He’s faced more than his fair share of tragedy. His father was tragically murdered by intruders when Kelsey was just a teenager, and two of his brothers lost their lives in a scuba-diving accident. But perhaps the most devastating loss came in 1975, when his younger sister Karen, only 18 years old, was killed by thieves who thought she’d witnessed their failed attempt to rob a restaurant. “I was her big brother. I was supposed to protect her, and I couldn’t,” Kelsey once confided to Vanity Fair. “I’ve never gotten over it. It almost destroyed me.”
Despite the pain, Kelsey has found a way to move forward. “Over time, I’ve learned to forgive,” he said. Yet, he remains steadfast in his commitment to justice for Karen. He continues to testify at parole hearings to ensure her killers remain behind bars. “I accept that you live with remorse,” he once told one of them during a parole hearing. “But I live with tragedy every day.”
