Roger Whittaker has 5 children- Who are they?

Roger Whittaker is a celebrated Kenyan-born British singer. His music is an eclectic mix of folk music, popular songs, and radio airplay hits. He is best known for his baritone singing voice, trademark whistling ability, and guitar skills. He is best known for his rendition of “Wind Beneath My Wings” in 1982, as well as his own compositions “Durham Town (The Leavin’)” in 1969 and “I Don’t Believe in If Anymore” in 1970.

Roger Whittaker’s music has been known almost everywhere in the world. The singer’s American fans are most familiar with his 1970 hit “New World in the Morning” and his 1975 hit “The Last Farewell,” which is his only Billboard Hot 100 (Top 20) and Adult Contemporary chart No. 1. He is also well-known for his renditions of “Ding! Dong! “Joy to the World” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas” In 1982, “Albany” reached No. 3 in West Germany.

Aside from attaining international fame as a celebrated singer, Roger Whittaker is also a family man. The singer met his lifelong wife, Natalie O’Brien, in London in 1964 as a very young musician. Natalie was the secretary of a music producer who was visited by the singer. Roger Whittaker fell for the secretary on the spot. The couple walked down the aisle after only three months and has been together ever since.

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Roger Whittaker and his wife had trouble having children

Though the couple’s love story started on a good note. Things got rough and tough along the way. The couple’s desire to have children proved fatal. Natalie suffered several miscarriages in the early years of their marriage. However, that didn’t tear them apart, and also they didn’t give up on their desire. The couple adopted two children.

Emily Clare Whittaker and Lauren Marie Whittaker- Roger Whittaker’s adopted children

Roger Whittaker and his wife adopted two children Emily Clare Whittaker and Lauren Marie Whittaker. Emily was born in 1968. As of 2023, she is 55 years old. According to thepeerage, Roger Whittaker’s daughter Emily Clare Whittaker is married to Stewart Malcolm Kennedy, son of S/Ldr. Ewen Kennedy, in 1991. From 1991, Emily’s married name became Kennedy.

Lauren Marie Whittaker was born in 1970. As of 2023, she is 53 years old. Emily and Lauren became part of the Whittaker family just one year apart.

Jessica Whittaker, Edward Guy Whittaker, and Alexander Michael Whittaker

Despite all the twists of fate, Roger Whittaker and his Natalie did not give up their desire to have children. In the end, the couple’s perseverance paid off as Natalie got pregnant and this time was able to deliver a baby girl who the couple named- Jessica Whittaker. The couple went on to have two more boys- Edward Guy Whittaker and Alexander Michael Whittaker.

Roger Whittaker’s daughter, Jessica was born in 1973. As of 2023, she is 50 years old. Jessica is following in the footsteps of his famous father. The father and daughter have worked on various projects together. In 1996, they released a duet “A Perfect Day” and in 2012, the duo’s second single “Do you still believe in miracles” followed. Jessica became a presenter on VH-1.

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Edward Guy Whittaker was born in 1974. He is 48 years old as of 2023. Roger Whittaker’s son, Alexander Michael Whittaker was born in 1978. As of 2023, Alexander Michael is 45 years old. There isn’t much information about the two sons of the legendary singer.

Roger Whittaker disinherited his children

Roger Whittaker retired at the age of 75 in 2011, beginning a new chapter in his life. The “The Last Farewell” musician and his great love Natalie O’Brien have settled in the south of France in a quaint community called Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Roger Whittaker not only suffers from acute heart problems and dizzy spells, but he has also recently undergone several major surgeries.

This is compounded by the tense relationship between Roger Whittaker and his children, whom he disinherited a few years ago. Instead of leaving his fortune to his children, the legendary singer wants his fortune donated to the Red Cross or an animal welfare organization according to Intouch. A serious decision that Roger Whittaker’s children Emily, Lauren, Jessica, Guy, and Alexander will not be happy about but will have to respect. The singer believes he has given his children everything they need to succeed.

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