Kenny Rogers and his fourth wife, actress Marianne Gordon, pose for a portrait following their arrival in Britain ahead of his concert tour on November 7, 1977. Married earlier that same year, the couple smile warmly together—Kenny in a corduroy jacket and wide-collared shirt, and Marianne in a soft cowl-neck sweater paired with a cozy knit cardigan and delicate jewelry. | Source: Getty Images
Their son, Christopher Cody Rogers, was born on December 4, 1981. He would become close to his father and appear regularly in family photographs shared on Kenny's Instagram. Christopher eventually pursued filmmaking, working as a director, writer, and editor.
Kenny Rogers carries his young son Christopher Cody Rogers on his shoulders during the commercial and video shoot for the "Hands Across America" campaign on January 18, 1986, in Taft, California. Dressed in an open cream blazer over a purple polo shirt and dark jeans, the musician smiles outdoors as little Christopher rests comfortably from above in a patterned shirt, white socks, and sneakers. | Source: Getty Images
