Anderson Cooper has announced to the world he is now a proud dad - and named his new son after his own tragic father. The gay CNN anchor, 52, always doubted he would have a family but welcomed Wyatt into the world this week.
He named the baby - born via surrogate - after his own dad, who died when he was only ten years old. Now he says he wants to be a great parent in his honour. "On Monday, I became a father - I've never actually said that before out loud, and it still kind of astonishes me," Cooper said on his show.
Instagram "He is sweet, and soft, and healthy and I am beyond happy." He then wrote on Instagram : "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