Dave Grohl, the 55-year-old frontman of Foo Fighters and former Nirvana drummer, has publicly announced that he recently fathered a daughter outside of his 21-year marriage to Jordyn Blum. In a statement posted on Instagram, Grohl said, ‘I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her’.Grohl, who has been married to Blum since 2003, expressed remorse for his actions and a commitment to his family. ‘I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness,’ he stated. The couple has three daughters together: Violet, Harper, and Ophelia, aged 18, 15, and 10 respectively.The announcement has had immediate repercussions within the Grohl family. Reports indicate that Grohl’s older daughters, Violet and Harper, deactivated their social media accounts shortly after their father’s post. The identity of the mother of Grohl’s new daughter has not been revealed, and his management has declined to comment beyond the Instagram statement.This is not the first time Grohl has faced marital difficulties. He was previously married to photographer Jennifer Leigh Youngblood from 1994 to 1997, with that marriage also ending due to infidelity. Grohl has been open about his relationship with Blum in the past, describing her as an ‘anchor’ and crediting her as inspiration for several of his songs.The news has sparked a strong reaction from fans and the public, with many expressing surprise and disappointment. Grohl has asked for understanding and respect for all the children involved as they navigate this situation.
Key points
- Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters frontman, announced he fathered a child outside his 21-year marriage.
- Grohl expressed remorse and commitment to regaining trust from his wife and three daughters.
- The announcement led to Grohl’s older daughters deactivating their social media accounts.
- This incident echoes Grohl’s previous marriage, which ended due to infidelity.
Contradictions👾While most sources report Grohl as having three daughters with Blum, one source mentions he has four children in total, including the new baby.
