Introduction A name long tied to music royalty is now in mourning. Ike Turner, Jr., Grammy-winning producer and the adopted son of Tina Turner, died on October 4, 2025, at age 67. His passing marks the end of a life lived partly in the shadows of two legends, but also in the light of creative…

Introduction When the world hears “Jane Goodall,” they think of chimpanzees, forests, global conservation. But behind that legend was a son named Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick, affectionately “Grub.” His life straddles two worlds — intimate and public, quiet and extraordinary. In the shadow of a global icon, his own journey speaks to identity, loss,…

Early Life and Background Conor James Schlosser was born on July 29, 1992, in Burlington, Vermont, to Shauna Redford (daughter of Robert Redford) and her husband, author Eric Schlosser. Being born into a family rich in storytelling and creativity, Conor’s childhood was nurtured by both literary and cinematic influences. Summers likely included family visits to…

Early Life and Background Lena Hart Redford was born in November 1995 in Marin County, California, as the younger child of James “Jamie” Redford and Kyle Redford. Growing up in a family steeped in cinema, activism, and creativity, Lena’s childhood was shaped by her father’s documentary work and her grandfather Robert Redford’s legacy. Her early…

Early Life and Background Mica Schlosser, full name Anna Michaela “Mica” Redford Schlosser, was born in January 1991 to Shauna Redford and her husband Eric Schlosser. Growing up, Mica split time between environments shaped by art, history, and activism. As the granddaughter of Robert Redford, she saw early on how storytelling and design could intersect…

Introduction Eden August is a granddaughter of the late Robert Redford and the daughter of filmmaker and actress Amy Redford. Born into one of Hollywood’s creative families, Eden inhabits a world of legacy and quiet expectation. Though she remains relatively out of the spotlight, her name appears in public profiles when the Redford lineage is…

Early Life and Background Dylan Larsen Redford was born October 16, 1991, in Denver, Colorado. At age four, his family moved to Marin County, California. He grew up in a home that blended activism, storytelling, and art because his father, James “Jamie” Redford, was a documentary filmmaker and advocate. As a child, Dylan faced dyslexia.…

Early Life and Background Gabriel Elijah Simon was born in May 1998, the youngest child of folk-rock legend Paul Simon and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell. Growing up in a home steeped in music, Gabriel saw and heard more than most. Family dinners, musical sessions, tours, these were part of his normal childhood. He shared a household…

Early Life and Background Adrian Edward Simon was born on December 28, 1992 in New York City. He is the eldest child of Paul Simon and Edie Brickell, born after their marriage in 1992. From a young age, Adrian showed musical inclinations. He reportedly wrote his first song at age 9, and by about age 10,…