Joe Biden Faces Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Leans on Family Legacy

Joe Biden, former president and proud grandfather of seven, is facing a Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. The aggressive, bone-spread cancer was confirmed in May 2025, with doctors offering treatment but no cure. As he begins this new chapter, focus has shifted to the younger generation of Bidens.

Known affectionately as “Pop,” Biden has long prioritized family, staying close to his grandchildren even while in office. Eldest granddaughter Naomi, 31, now a mother, held a White House wedding in 2022. Finnegan, 24, is an activist; Maisy, also 24, is an artist. Natalie, 20, and Robert, 19, are the children of Beau Biden, who died in 2015. Hunter Biden’s youngest, Navy, 6, and Beau Jr., 5, complete the family tree.

Despite political headlines and personal loss, Biden’s legacy is rooted in love, connection, and resilience. As he faces a life-threatening illness, he does so surrounded by a close-knit family and a lifetime of public and private service.