grandfather

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Elyjah’s grandfather, Troy Hearn, has said that Gaddis dated the boy’s mother on and off for several years and accused him of stalking her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He described it as "a state visit for the ages, the most significant since his grandfather George VI's visit in 1939 on the eve of the Second World War".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Many of the characters in “The House of the Spirits,” Allende’s 1982 debut novel, are modeled after members of her family, including her grandmother, grandfather and mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A grandfather says performing on a talent show with his 10-year-old grandson is a moment he will always remember.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

‘Nobody knows. My grandfather didn’t get far before the Spirit stopped him. The Spirit always stops them. Maybe -maybe you will be different.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver