Frankie Valli Granted Restraining Order Against Oldest Son Francesco

frankie valli Just experienced a major career milestone just days after settling what appears to be family drama.

us weekly It was confirmed on Tuesday, May 7, that Frankie, 90, had been granted a three-year protection order against her eldest son, Francesco Valli Jr. Court documents show that a judge signed the restraining order just days before the Four Seasons star was to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Frankie was photographed with his wife at his Walk of Fame ceremony on Friday, May 3 jackie jacobs and twin sons Emilio and Brando Valli. During his speech at the program, the famous singer made a point of thanking his children, despite the ongoing family drama.

Emilio, 29, filed a restraining order against Francesco, 36, and sought protection for himself and his father. Now that the three-year order has been imposed, Francesco must stay 100 feet away from his father and brother, and can have no contact.

Emilio was first granted a temporary order of protection against Francesco on 8 April. People Reported at that time. Initial filings alleged that Francesco had repeatedly threatened Emilio and Frankie, and claimed that he had attempted to break into their father’s home days earlier and steal personal items.

A representative for Frankie said, “Frankie is saddened by these unfortunate events and appreciates that his privacy will be respected as he addresses these family issues.” People Last month.

Emilio’s filing also claims that Frankie has been economically Supporters Francesco and family believe addiction is involved, according to documents that were obtained. People,

Frankie has had several marriages in the public eye but he has not welcomed children from all four wives.

He and his first wife, Mary Mandel, were married for 13 years before divorcing in 1971. Together, they had daughters Antonia and the late Francine. When Frankie married Mandel, she was already mother Daughter Celia, whom the singer adopted. Celia died in February 1980 at the age of 26 and six months later, Francine died of a drug overdose at the age of 20.

“Losing a child was a very difficult experience,” Frankie said. Board His daughters died in 2013. “It’s not something you can ever recover from. This should not happen at all.”

After separating from Mandel, the composer moved on marianne hannigan, Frankie and Hannigan’s marriage lasted for eight years from 1974 to 1982. After their split, they got married Randy Clohessy In 1984. Frankie shares Francesco, Emilio and Brando with Clohessy, to whom she was married until 2004. frankie married his current wifeJacobs, in 2023.