Glen Campbell's Grandson Jeremy Welcomes Son Campbell Douglas - Named After Late Great-Grandpa (2024)

Jeremy Olson is a dad — again!

The grandson of late music legend Glen Campbell welcomed his second child with wife Jessica, a baby boy named Campbell Douglas Olson, on Sunday, July 26, he shared on Instagram alongside a photo of the sleeping newborn.

A rep for Jeremy, 35, and Jessica, 39, tells PEOPLE that baby Campbell was born at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, at 9:49 p.m. He measured 22¼ inches long and weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz.

"We named our baby boy after Jeremy's late grandfather, the legendary Glen Campbell," the couple tell PEOPLE. "It was important for us to carry on his grandfather's name and to show our child what a role model his great-papa was and how important family was to Glen."

"We know Glen is up in heaven smiling down on his great-grandson and sure is proud that he's named in his honor," adds Jeremy, an actor, and Jessica, a senior VP at The Mota Group and owner of children's clothing brand Wren Amber, named for the couple's 3½-year-old daughter.

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The new parents of two tied the knot in November 2015. "Happy anniversary to the man that keeps a smile on my face every day!" Jessica captioned a series of wedding day snapshots to celebrate four years of marriage this fall.

"I love looking back at our wedding photos and witnessing the pure blissful happiness that exuded our entire special day. My heart still flutters when I look at you 😍 3 years down and so many more to go! I VOTED and I CHOSE YOU," she concluded, tacking on a few hashtags like "#jessandjer2015," "#happyanniversary" and "#mylovemylife."

Jeremy, Jessica and Wren revealed the sex of their new addition on the way in January. The then-mom-to-be shared a video of the smoke-filled moment on Instagram, which saw Wren screaming with glee.

"Ha ha well we're having a BOY 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙," Jessica wrote. "We thought for sure it was going to be a girl ha ha ... boy did God give us a surprise!! We are over the moon happy. A little shocked but so thankful we are having a healthy baby Boy in July!"

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Glen — a country legend responsible for such hits as "Southern Nights," "Galveston" and "Wichita Lineman" — died after a "long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease" in August 2017, his family confirmed in a statement posted to his website at the time.

The singer's work of raising Alzheimer's awareness was highlighted in his 2015 documentary Glen Campbell: I;ll Be Me, which followed the singer and his family on his 2011 tour as his memory declined.

This past October, Wren paid tribute to her late great-grandfather on Instagram, donning a Western-style white outfit and matching hat and boots for Halloween.

"Happy Halloween!! My mom is soooo talented! She handmade this custom Rhinestone Cowgirl costume to match her great grandfather @glencampbellofficial iconic #rhinestonecowboy outfit ♥️🎼🎤 @wrenamberclothing," Jessica wrote, sharing a snapshot of her daughter next to one of Glen.

Glen Campbell's Grandson Jeremy Welcomes Son Campbell Douglas - Named After Late Great-Grandpa (2024)

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Glen Campbell's Grandson Jeremy Welcomes Son Campbell Douglas - Named After Late Great-Grandpa? ›

"We named our baby boy after Jeremy's late grandfather, the legendary Glen Campbell," the couple tell PEOPLE. "It was important for us to carry on his grandfather's name and to show our child what a role model his great-papa was and how important family was to Glen."

Why did Glen Campbell exclude three children from his will? ›

The three were left out of both wills. Kennedy noted in his ruling that the three intended to contest the singer's capacity to agree to the wills and also that he was subject to undue influence. Campbell had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years prior to his death on Aug.

How much is Glen Campbell's estate worth when he died? ›

In a four-page filing in Davidson Probate Court in Nashville, Stanley B. Schneider set the estimated estate assets at $410,221. Prior estimates of Campbell's total estate value totaled some $50 million.

What was Glen Campbell known for? ›

A gifted singer and accomplished guitarist, Glen Campbell became an international superstar with a string of pop and country hits released in the 1960s and '70s. At his peak, he also hosted a musical variety television show and starred in several feature films.

How many biological children did Glen Campbell have? ›

Campbell was married four times and fathered six sons and three daughters: In 1955, Campbell married Diane Marie Kirk (born January 3, 1939; died July 16, 2015) at the Bernalillo County courthouse.

Did Glen Campbell have dementia? ›

Glen Campbell, beloved country music star and “Rhinestone Cowboy”, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011.

Did Glen Campbell have aphasia? ›

Glen Campbell developed aphasia during the later stages of Alzheimer's. Northwestern University researchers state that primary progressive aphasia is caused by Alzheimer's 30 – 40% of the time, though it's unknown if Campbell's aphasia was part of or separate from the Alzheimer's.

Who inherited Glen Campbell's fortune? ›

For reasons unknown to the public, the country star specifically excluded daughter Kelli Campbell and sons William and Wesley Campbell from any sort of inheritance. Campbell designated his estate to wife Kimberly Campbell and his five remaining children.

Who did Glen Campbell leave out of his will? ›

Campbell's will left his estate to Kimberly Campbell, his wife of 34 years, and five of his eight adult children, but cut out three children from prior marriages — William Campbell, Kelli Campbell and Wesley Campbell.

Who married Glen Campbell's wife? ›

Was Glen Campbell Religious? ›

The man who sang hits such as “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “By the Time I Get To Phoenix” was raised a Baptist in a family of 12. But as the Jewish Journal pointed out, Reuters reported in 2008 that Campbell had been a Messianic Jew for the last two decades of his life.

Did Glen Campbell have any grandchildren? ›

Jeremy Olson is a dad — again! The grandson of late music legend Glen Campbell welcomed his second child with wife Jessica, a baby boy named Campbell Douglas Olson, on Sunday, July 26, he shared on Instagram alongside a photo of the sleeping newborn.

Who was Glen Campbell's daughter? ›

Ashley Campbell (born December 8, 1986) is an American musician, singer and songwriter of country music. She is the daughter of Glen Campbell with his fourth wife Kimberly Woollen. Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

What country singer has dementia? ›

Four years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Glen Campbell rarely recognizes his loved ones and can no longer play music or carry a conversation, but the country legend is still very much Glen Campbell.

What caused Glen Campbell's death? ›

Glen Campbell's decades-long musical career came to an end Tuesday, when the 81-year-old country music superstar died after a six-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He leaves behind a sprawling songbook and one candid documentary, 2014's “Glen Campbell …

Could Glen Campbell read music? ›

It was easy, he could learn a song in two seconds. He didn't read music, but he would hear it and then, boom, he would start out.”

Was Glen Campbell the 7th son of a 7th son? ›

The seventh son of a seventh son, Glen Travis Campbell was born near the tiny town of Delight, Arkansas, in 1936. His large family (eventually twelve children in all) suffered severe poverty but managed nevertheless to enjoy singing and playing music together.

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