Musician Robbie Robertson was engaged to his girlfriend Janet Zuccarini in 2022, years after divorcing his wife and the mother of his three kids. Let’s meet his current partner, ex-spouse and children.
Robbie Robertson was a Canadian celebrity who had a successful career in the entertainment industry that spans decades as a musician.
The legendary musician was the lead guitarist for iconic rock group The Band from their inception until 1978. When the the band members separated, he was a solo recording artist.
Unfortunately Robbie Robertson died on August 9, 2023 at the age of 80. According to his manager, he died after a long illness.
Following this tragic news, many were asking for the grieving wife and kids. Read on for more about his personal life.
Who is Robbie Robertson’s wife?
Robbie Robertson was born on July 5, 1943, in Toronto, Canada with the real name Jaime Royal Robertson.
His parents were Rosemarie Dolly Chrysler (mother) and James Patrick Robertson (father). They lived as couple for decades since 1942 until their separation.
His mom, Chrysler, who lived with an aunt in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto, worked at the Coro jewellery plating factory while his dad, James, worked at the factory.
When he was a teenager, his parents separated; he was subsequently informed that his biological father was in fact a Jewish man named Alexander Klegerman who was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
Robertson was taught the guitar by family members, including his cousin Herb Myke.
Robbie took his career seriously and was a member of the iconic rock group, The Band. After 14 years into his music career he met a woman who would become his wife.
So, who is Robbie Robertson’s wife? The musician was officially married twice in his life. The name of his current wife is Janet Zuccarini and that of his ex-spouse is Dominique Bourgeois.
At age 25, Robbie Robertson tied the knot. He walked down the aisle with a woman named Dominique Bourgeois on March 24, 1968. His wife was a professional journalist based in Canada.
Their marriage did not last as they eventually divorced after becoming parents together.
Following his split, he had several relationship but the one that got the public’s attention was with Janet Zuccarini, a Canadian entrepreneur, restaurateur, and Top Chef Canada judge
Robertson and Janet began dating in 2018. In March 2022 Robertson got engaged to his girlfriend of four years.
How many children did Robbie Robertson have?
Robbie Robertson was a father before his death. He had three children; two daughters and one son. The names of his kids are Sebastian Robertson, Alexandra Robertson, and Delphine Robertson.
He shares all of his children with his ex-wife, Bourgeois.
With his current partner at the time of his death, they had no kids together.
His kids gave him five granchildren before he died. He is also survived by his grandkids Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel and Seraphina.
His management confirmed the celebrity’s death after a long illness on Wednesday in a statement to Variety.
“Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, her partner Nicholas, and his children Alexandra, Sebastian, Delphine, and Delphine’s partner Kenny,” the statement said.
Instead of sending flowers, his family has asked supporters for donations to be sent to the Six Nations of the Grand River, where Robertson spent much of his childhood, “to support a new Woodland Cultural Center.”
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Who is Delphine Robertson?
Delphine Robertson is the first daughter and child of late musician Robbie Robertson and his ex-wife, Dominique.
She is also a musical artist by profession.
On September 5, 2019, she was spotted with her mother at the the world premiere of ‘Once Were Brothers’ at Roy Thomson Hall on opening night of the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.
Who is Alexandra Robertson?
Alexandra is the second child and daughter of late renowned musician, Robbie Robertson.
There are no further details about her, including her age, husband, children, and profession.
Who is Sebastian Robertson?
Sebastian Robertson is the last child and only son of Robbie Robertson and his ex-wife Dominique Bourgeois.
He was born on July 18, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Sebastian Robertson is a Canadian non-fiction children’s author, musician, composer, and studio engineer.
As a children’s author, Robertson has written the book Rock and Roll Highway, a biographical book about his father, The Band co-founder Robbie Robertson.