Patti LaBelle’s Children: Everything You Need to Know About the Music Icon’s Five Children

Patti LaBelle She’s a national treasure to her fans, but no one loves the “godmother of soul” more than her children. The music icon, 79, is the proud mother of five children, four of whom are adopted. Although she has had a challenging career since she rose to fame in the 1960s, Patti has never stopped being an extraordinary mother. After all these years, she Patti has gradually stopped acting, although she makes a special appearance Andy Cohen AND Anderson CooperIn New Year’s Eve live special on CNN.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about Patti’s five children.

Zuri Kye Edwards

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Zuri Kye Edwards, 50, is Patti’s only biological child. She was born on July 17, 1973. Her father is Patti’s first and only husband, Armstead Edwardsto whom she was married from 1969 to 2000.

In 2015, Patti appeared on Oprah’s Masterclass and shared how she battled postpartum depression after welcoming Zuri. “When Zuri was born, I cried the whole time,” Patti said. “I just… didn’t feel the same as before.” Patti also revealed that her friend, LauraHe would help her take care of Zuri when she was going through a difficult time.

When she was old enough, Zuri became Patti’s manager and maintains that role today. Zuri is married Azami canvas print and together they have three children, Already, LeilaAND Zuri Kye Jr.. Patti proudly posts her grandchildren on her Instagram.

Dodd Stocker Edwards

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Dodd Stocker Edwards50, and his brother, Stanley Stocker EdwardsBoth were adopted by Patti in 1973 while she was married to Armstead. They would be the children of Patti’s deceased neighbor, so she decided to take them in and raise them as her own. Dodd is the founder of PUMP Dog Performance Apparel in Philadelphia, according to his LinkedIn. Previously, he worked as marketing director at Global Cure CBD Wellness Center in Jupiter, Florida.

Stanley Stocker Edwards

As mentioned above, Stanley Stocker EdwardsPatti, 60, and her brother Dodd were adopted by Patti after their parents died. Stanley works as an attorney at Covington and Burling LLP in Washington, D.C., according to his LinkedIn. Stanley attended Harvard Law School and left briefly Michelle Obamawho was also a student there, according to his bio Michelle Obama: a life.

William Holte

William Holte61, and his sister, Holte remains, both were also adopted by Patti. Her mother was Patti’s younger sister. Jackie Holte who died of brain cancer at the age of 43 in 1989. In December 2020, William made headlines for his connection to the former Republican congressional candidate from Pennsylvania. Dean Browning.

Holte remains

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Holte remainsPatti, 58, was adopted after her mother’s death. Stayce reportedly owns the Stacey Holte Love Conglomerate, an organization focused on unity between different people. She is the least notable of Patti’s five children.