Ray Romano Becomes Grandpa at 68

0:00It's March 26th. This is entertainment in celebrity news today, pop culture powered by AI. Ray Romano is now a grandfather for the first time at age 68. His daughter Allie, who is 35, welcomed her son Rex Roman Willazal on February 25th. Allie shared the happy update on Instagram after one month with the newborn. She noted he arrived bigger than expected with long legs and a full head of hair, turning their early parenthood plans upside down, but filling their lives with fresh joy. She and husband Zachary Willazal had married the previous September 21st at the New York Public Library. Ray could not be more thrilled about the role. He called it the best part of parenting all over again, since grandparents get the fun without the messy moments. He is thinking of going by Papa Ray, like his own dad was Papa Al. Ray and wife Anna already have three sons together, including 33-year-old twins and a 28-year-old youngest.

1:00The timing lines up with Ray's recent adventures too. Just last month, he made his Broadway debut in a short three-week show, calling it the ideal light entry into stage work after years of passing on. Longer runs. With his family expanding in new milestones ahead, Ray Romano steps into this chairs chapter full of promise.