'This is Wyatt Cooper. He is 3 days old. He is named after my dad, who died when I was 10,' the CNN anchor said.
Wyatt was named after Cooper’s father, who died when he was 10 years old. His son’s middle name, Morgan, is a family name from his mother Gloria Vanderbilt, who died last year.
Cooper added: “As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child, and I’m grateful for all those who have paved the way, and for the doctors and nurses and everyone involved in my son’s birth.” Explaining that the baby was carried by a surrogate, who “carried Wyatt and watched over him lovingly and tenderly and gave birth to him,” Cooper said he was “eternally grateful” that she was able to bring his son into his life.
“My surrogate has a beautiful family of her own, a wonderfully supportive husband and kids, and I am incredibly thankful for all the support they have given Wyatt and me,” he said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Anderson Cooper Welcomes Son, Wyatt Morgan CooperThe CNN anchor on Thursday announced the birth of his first child during his nighttime broadcast and on Instagram, writing, 'He is sweet, and soft, and healthy and I am beyond happy.'
Read more »
Anderson Cooper announces the birth of his son Wyatt: 'Our family continues'CNN's AndersonCooper is the proud father of a newborn baby boy. Wyatt Morgan Cooper, named after Anderson's father, was born on Monday weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces.
Read more »
Anderson Cooper Reveals He's a Dad - See the Sweet Message & First PicThe CNN anchor shared the exciting news and first family photo on Thursday.
Read more »
Anderson Cooper Welcomes Baby Boy Via Surrogate: 'I Am Beyond Happy'The news anchor named his son after his father
Read more »
Anderson Cooper Reveals He's a Dad, Welcomes New Baby BoyAnderson Cooper reveals he's a dad, son Wyatt Morgan Cooper born earlier this week.
Read more »