Joey Chestnut Parents: Meet Merlin and Alicia Chestnut

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Alicia Jane Chestnut, born in 1951 in San Cruz CA with a middle-class status, mother to the celebrity Joey was an actor cast in Sucka Punch’ D and Llyod Banks Feat. She was one of 6 siblings; Adrain, John, Paul, Alex, and Michael 

Lariviere: 2 daughters (Melody and Carmel Chestnut) and 4 sons (Paul, Alex, Will, Joey, and Lucky). Jane loved camping, reading, and volunteering in elementary school libraries with his friend Dr. Vincent. She was the wife of Merlin Chestnut but died in her sleep on June 16, 2022, of an unknown cause. His mother was incredibly supportive of his career and was loved by all who knew her. 

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