
06/14/2025
In his revealing new documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, premiering at Tribeca, the punk rock legend uncovers a startling personal revelation — he is the father of a long‑lost son named Brant, born from a brief encounter during his 1985 Rebel Yell tour. The discovery came when his daughter Bonnie took a 23andMe DNA test as a Christmas gift, uncovering Brant's identity and prompting questions that led to a heartfelt reunion.
Idol warmly welcomed Brant into the family fold alongside his children Willem and Bonnie. The doc also delves into his turbulent past — including near-fatal drug overdoses and a devastating 1990 motorcycle crash — in a candid, unfiltered portrait of resilience and redemption.