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Keith Richards Becomes First Great-Grandfather at 82
6/1/2026, 7:55:46 PM
Great-Grandfather Milestone
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, aged 82, became a great-grandfather when his 30-year-old granddaughter Ella Richards announced the birth of her daughter, Luna. The announcement was made via Instagram on the weekend of Ella’s 30th birthday. The newborn was featured in a photograph of Ella lying beside the infant on a blanket.
Family Lineage and Recent Losses
Keith Richards has five children: Marlon, Dandelion Angela, and Tara Jo Jo Gunne (who died at two months in 1976) with Anita Pallenberg, and Theodora Dupreee and Alexandra Nicole with his wife Patti Hansen. Pallenberg died in 2017 from hepatitis C complications.
Key Figures
Key figures are Keith Richards, his 30-year-old granddaughter Ella Richards and her baby Luna. Ella’s partner, photographer Sascha von Bismarck, is the son of Count Leopold von Bismarck-Schönhausen and Countess Debonnaire von Bismarck. Ella’s parents are Marlon Richards and model Lucie de la Falaise. Mick Jagger became a great-grandfather in 2014. Princess Olympia of Greece and socialite Daphne Guinness congratulated the family.
Timeline
In March 2024 Ella Richards posted a nude black-and-white selfie announcing her pregnancy. On her 30th birthday weekend in early May 2024 she shared an Instagram photo of herself with newborn Luna, noting it was her best birthday yet. Keith Richards responded shortly thereafter.
Data & Statistics
Keith Richards is 82 years old. He is father to five children and grandfather to eight grandchildren. Ella Richards is 30, and Luna is a newborn. The birth raises the total of Keith’s direct descendants to fourteen individuals (five children, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild). Mick Jagger, also 82, became a great-grandfather in 2014.
Why It Matters
The great-grandchild highlights the multigenerational aspect of the Rolling Stones, whose career exceeds six decades. The birth arrives as the band promotes the new album “Foreign Tongues,” featuring Paul McCartney. The milestone adds personal depth to public interest in the group.
Official Statements & Responses
Keith Richards said he was sending love and looking forward to welcoming his first great-grandchild. The family’s Instagram posts drew congratulations from peers and fans, underscoring the event’s personal significance in the music community.
Verbatim Quotes
"30! Best birthday yet with our baby girl Luna." — Ella Richards, Granddaughter of Keith Richards
"Sending love and looking forward to welcoming my first great grandchild!" — Keith Richards, Rolling Stones guitarist
"The most beautiful." — Princess Olympia of Greece
"Happy Birthday! So so sweet." — Daphne Guinness, Socialite
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The sources present a consistent account of the birth and related statements; no contradictory information was identified.
What’s Next
Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones are slated to promote their new album “Foreign Tongues” and continue touring, while the family anticipates Luna’s early years.
