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Eric Braeden's family includes his wife Dale Russel Gudegast and their son Christian Gudegast.The Young and the Restless star's son is also in the entertainment industry, but as a director and writer.

Besides acting, Braeden also spends time with his wife, Dale Suzanne Russell. The couple met in college way back in 1966! They have one son and three grandchildren.

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Braeden and his wife, Dale Gudegast, have lived in the 3,500-square-foot home in the mountains of the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles for 40 years.

Eric Braeden (R) and Dale Russell Gudegast attend the CBS Daytime #1 for 30 Years at The Paley Center for Media on Oct. 10, 2016 | David Livingston/Getty Images. Related.

Braeden and his wife, Dale Gudegast, have lived in the 3,500-square-foot home in the mountains of the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles for 40 years.