When Frankie Valli received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame last week, only two of his three sons were in attendance to celebrate the honor. Amidst the glamorous atmosphere, Francesco Valli Jr. was nowhere to be seen.
That’s because days before last Friday’s ceremony, a Los Angeles County judge ordered the Four Seasons singer’s eldest son to stay at least 100 yards away from his father.
According to a restraining order reviewed by The Times, Francesco must stay away from his 90-year-old father and 36-year-old brother Emilio Valli until April 29, 2027. After a hearing, the judge granted Emilio’s request for a restraining order. April 29th. The order prohibits Francesco from contacting Emilio and his father, and from harassing, assaulting, stalking or doing anything that could “disturb the peace” towards his relatives.
The new order extends Emilio’s original temporary restraining order against his brother, which a judge granted in early April. In the first charge, Emilio accused his brother of breaking into his father’s home on April 5, People magazine reported. Emilio claimed that his brother “repeatedly physically threatened to harm or kill” him and his father. He also reportedly accused Francesco of theft and damaging the singer’s property, among other charges.
A representative for Valli told People: “Frankie is saddened by these unfortunate events and appreciates that her privacy will be respected as she addresses family matters.”
Valli has two children, Francesco, and twins Emilio and Brando with his third ex-wife, Randy Clohessy, whom he was married to from 1984 to 2004. He also has two daughters with his ex-wife Mary Mandel.
Friday’s Walk of Fame ceremony will feature performances by Frankie Valli and the Four… He praised Seasons’ achievements. In his acceptance speech, Valli recalled starting his career as a teenager.
“It’s hard to believe that this all started when I was 14 or 15, but the first time I performed in front of an audience…I sang ‘White Christmas’ a cappella,” he said. said. “Who would have ever dreamed that it would develop to this point?”
He called the musical Jersey Boys one of the “hardest things I’ve ever done in my life,” praised co-creator Bob Gaudio and his family, including his fourth wife Jackie Jacobs, whom he married last year. Admitted.
“I’m very happy to be here today,” he said. This is truly the highlight of my life. ”
Times researcher Scott Wilson contributed to this report.