Police were called to Frankie Valli's Los Angeles home on Sunday evening following reports that his son, Francesco Valli Jr., had allegedly violated a restraining order. The 92-year-old singer's representatives confirmed the incident, describing it as a private family matter that was resolved before authorities arrived.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute. Dispatch audio obtained by People magazine revealed that Francesco, 38, was seen "banging on the door demanding entry." However, by the time officers arrived moments later, he had already fled. No arrests were made and no report was taken, as there was no evidence of a crime.
Francesco is Valli's eldest son from his third marriage to Randy Clohessy. In April 2024, Valli and his younger son, Emilio, were granted a three-year restraining order against Francesco after he allegedly attempted to break into Valli's property. The order, which expires in April 2027, requires Francesco to stay at least 100 yards away from his father and brother, their homes, cars, and workplaces.
Court filings at the time alleged that Francesco had made repeated physical threats and that the conflict escalated after Valli cut him off financially. Emilio also claimed that Francesco was addicted to opiates and had pawned some of his father's belongings. A representative for Valli previously stated that the singer was "saddened by these unfortunate events" and requested privacy.
Frankie Valli, best known for hits like "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," has three sons with Clohessy: Francesco, Emilio, and Brando. He also had three daughters with his first wife, Mary Mandel: Celia, Antonia, and Francine, two of whom died in separate incidents in 1980.
