Many Stunned By What LeVar Burton Did When Tests Proved This Man Is His Son

Posted On : June 18, 2017

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If you’re from the Old School, you’re pretty familiar with LeVar Burton. No matter which Old School era you come from, he was there- regardless of if you are most familiar with him from the powerful 70’s miniseries, Roots, or the 80’s era Reading Rainbow – you know him well. The thing you probably didn’t know about, is what happened when he found out that he had a son. It all started in 1980 when LeVar was at the height of his career.

The One Night Stand That Turned Into Lifetime Blessing
Long story short, LeVar Burton had a one-night stand with a woman he didn’t really know…no big deal right? Things happen and they were both consenting adults. The thing LeVar didn’t know was that he and the young lady had procreated during their one-night stand and the result was the son you see in the above pic. Well this is what happened after LeVar eventually found out…

LeVar Burton’s son, Eian Ward Burton, was born in 1980, but apparently it wasn’t until three years later, in 1983, that he found out the child existed and what he did next is something I wish we could see more of….

Wait ‘Til Y’all See What Burton Did After Finding Out About His ‘Son’>>>

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