Dylan Joseph Hamilton West: Facts About Erin Hamilton's Son

Publish date: 2024-05-17

Dylan Joseph Hamilton West is the son of American dance and electronic music singer Erin Kate Hamilton simply known as Erin Hamilton. Dylan’s mother Erin is a popular singer-songwriter. Dylan Joseph is the grandson of actress, comedian, singer, and writer Carol Burnett and television producer and actor Joe Hamilton.

Dylan Joseph Hamilton West: Bio Summary

NameDylan Joseph Hamilton West
Age16 years old as of 2022
BornSeptember 2006
Famous asErin Hamilton’s Son
GenderMale
ParentsErin Hamilton and Kurt West
SiblingZachary Carlson
GrandparentsCarol Burnett and Joe Hamilton

Who Is Dylan?

Dylan Joseph Hamilton West is about the age of 16 years as of 2022. According to his mother’s Wikipedia, he was born around 2006 or 2007. His exact date of birth is unknown but he was born in September, per multiple sources. His parents are Erin Hamilton and Kurt West. He has a half-brother called Zachary Carlson.

Dylan Joseph Hamilton West’s aunty actress, playwright, and singer Carrie Hamilton died from pneumonia as a complication of lung cancer that spread to her brain. She died in Los Angeles, California, on January 20, 2002, at age 38. His aunty Jody Hamilton is a producer and actress.

Dylan Joseph Hamilton West’s maternal grandparents are Carol Burnett and Joe Hamilton. His grandfather Joe Hamilton died on June 9, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., at age 62 of cancer. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Dylan Joseph’s grandmother Carol Burnett is known for The Carol Burnett Show. She is very successful and famous in the entertainment industry and has received various nominations, awards, and honors for her work. She is currently married to Brian Miller, the principal drummer for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

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Dylan’s Grandparents Appointed As His Temporary Guardians

Dylan Joseph Hamilton West has resided in boarding schools and with family friends because of his mother’s issues with drug addiction. Dylan’s father Kurt West has also been in rehab. His maternal grandmother Carol Burnett and her husband Brian Miller petitioned for guardianship of Dylan. They want to oversee Dylan’s health, education, and welfare.

Carol Burnett stated that: “Due to addiction issues and other circumstances that my daughter, Erin, has been struggling with impacting her immediate family dynamic, my husband and I have petitioned the court to be appointed legal guardian of my 14-year-old grandson”.

“Guardianship will be for oversight purposes concerning his health, education, and welfare and not intended to deny him nor the parents proper visitation with one another. We look forward to recovery being the next stepping stone towards normalization and ask for privacy at this time to allow that process to occur”.

Carol Burnett was granted temporary guardianship of her teenage grandson Dylan Joseph. According to PEOPLE, the court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court revealed that Carol and Brian have been appointed temporary guardians of Dylan through January 8, 2021.

Per the documents, dated September 1st: “The Court finds that sufficient evidence has been provided to grant the matter on calendar this date based upon the reading of the moving papers and consideration of all presented evidence”. The documents had it that:

“The Petition – Appoint a Temporary Guardian (Subsequent) filed on 8/18/2020 by Petitioner(s) Carol Burnett, Brian Miller is granted. Carol Burnett & Brian Miller is/are appointed as Temporary Guardian(s) of the Person of Dylan Hamilton-West until 01/08/2021 and Temporary Letters shall be valid until that date”.

“Temporary guardians have the authority to change Dylan’s school and housing pending the next hearing date”. However, Erin Hamilton has been granted monitored visitation with her son Dylan. She is permitted to visit her son Dylan at least 1 time per week for 2 hours.

Carol Burnett faced a similar situation as Dylan Joseph Hamilton West. Both parents of Carol, Ina Louise Creighton, and Joseph Thomas Burnett were alcoholics. Carol was raised by her maternal grandmother Mabel Eudora “Mae” Jones (1885–1967). Her grandmother Mabel Eudora encouraged her to show business ambitions. Carol’s signature ear-tug at the close of her shows was a tribute to her grandmother.

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Where Is Dylan Now?

Dylan Joseph Hamilton West is living his life privately with his family. He is believed to be in good health and focusing on his education. He hasn’t been involved in any relationships or controversies. He is still young and living under the supervision of his guardians.

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