Anderson said he named his newborn son after his father, Wyatt Emory Cooper, who died during open-heart surgery when Anderson was just 10. 'And I sort of wonder, what was I waiting for? at birth, "and he is sweet, and soft, and healthy and I am beyond happy," the proud new dad said in his emotional announcement on CNN"He is named after my father, who died when I was ten," Cooper explained. Meghan Markle ditches heavy make-up and returns to her pre-royal style in...'My husband is a feminist' (Dimbo dude does what I tell him): JAN MOIR reveals a guide to Meghan-speak for...Meghan Markle's ex-husband Trevor Engelson welcomes a baby girl called Ford Grace with second wife Tracey...Prince Harry and Prince William issue rare joint statement to reveal statue of Princess Diana will be...Mechanic who earned £2,500 a week as a Prince Harry lookalike says he has failed to secure single booking...Tory MP Helen Whately is locked in furious row with neighbours who claim trees at her £1.35m Kent farmhouse...You're KNICKERED! Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Chong was born Marcus Wyatt in Seattle, Washington, to an African-American father and a Chinese-American mother. And now that he has a child, he says it is a 'dream come true. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 'Most of all, I am grateful to a remarkable surrogate who carried Wyatt, and watched over him lovingly, and tenderly, and gave birth to him. 'He is named after my father, who died when I was ten. "The CNN anchor added that while he wishes his parents and brother Carter were alive to meet little Wyatt, "I like to believe they can see him. 'This is Wyatt Cooper. He was adopted by Tommy Chong and Shelby Chong in 1978. "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," he wrote. His father, Martin Wyatt, was a sports reporter in San Francisco for KGO-TV. The brother of Gilbran Chong, Paris Chong and Marcus Chong, Marcus It’s unlike anything I’ve experienced, and yet it’s also very familiar and incredibly special and intimate. With his famous mom: The son of fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt revealed that ever since he realized he was gay at age 12, he thought he could never become a father which was heartbreaking for him.

'This is a dream come true,' he added. People is on Community! Get push notifications with news, features and more. Marcus started acting at the age of nine. Wyatt Morgan Cooper. He said that although it was sad going through the items, it also brought back 'many amazing memories'. 'He smiled adding: 'I've never actually said that out loud and it still kind of astonishes me. Supermarket is trialling super speedy groceries to more than half a...Revealed: The cost of a city break to Europe's most popular destinations tumbles by up to 26% due to...Boris's blitz on WFH: PM to launch PR drive to get more people back to the office as remote workers are...Four in 10 workers admit they find working from home a challenge with more than a third saying they miss...Britain and the US have handled the Covid-19 pandemic worse than other advanced nations, poll finds (and...'Why can't they give us until Sunday?' Chong was born Marcus Wyatt in Seattle, Washington to an African-American father and a Chinese-American mother. 'Still close: Anderson co-parents Wyatt with his ex Benjamin Maisani, 47.

"Most of all, I am grateful to a remarkable surrogate who carried Wyatt, and watched over him lovingly, and tenderly, and gave birth to him. KGO radio talk show host Ray Taliaferro (left) joins former KGO-TV sports anchor Martin Wyatt (to his right) at the Bay Area Black Journalists Fourth Annual Scholarship Luncheon at … You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old Chong was born Marcus Wyatt in Seattle, Washington, to an African-American father and a Chinese-American mother. FEMAIL reveals where savvy shoppers can bag the best bargains on...The ultimate back to school mask guide: From personalised to antibacterial coverings to plain colours to...Revealed: Wealthy family background of tragic Ugandan asylum seeker found dead beside malnourished baby in...Girl, eight, died from 'traumatic head injury' when tree crashed onto her in 60mph winds as she walked along...Jury takes three hours to clear £8.2m Lotto winner, 69, of historic rape and sex attacks on two young girls...Revealed: Minibus driver who picked up Harry Maguire on night of Mykonos brawl says two undercover officers...Greek lawyer savages Harry Maguire's 'ridiculous' account of Mykonos bar brawl and blasts BBC for not...Aspiring boxer, 19, reveals he's been left with the lungs of an 80-year-old lifelong smoker after vaping for...Back to her LA-idback look! The brother of Gilbran Chong, Paris Chong and Marcus Chong, Marcus Wyatt (the biological son of Martin Wyatt, a local newscaster in the San Francisco Bay Area) was adopted by

'And becoming a father makes him feel a bigger responsibility about the world. And now that he has a child, he says it is a 'dream come true.' 'When I was 12 years old and knew I was gay and thought about my life, it always upset me because I thought, "I will never be able to have a kid,"' said the journalist. My son's middle name is Morgan. And now that he has a child, he says it is a 'dream come true.' His biological father, Martin Wyatt, was a sports reporter in San Francisco for KGO-TV. Chong was adopted in 1978 by Tommy Chong and his second wife Shelby Fiddis. By

Marcus was adopted by actor Tommy Chong and his wife Shelby Fiddis in 1978. Actor Hill Harper was tired of waiting to find the right partner to become a dad—so the 51-year-old adopted his son, Pierce, in 2016 on his own. The longtime news anchor, 52, revealed the happy news on Instagram Thursday alongside Cooper welcomed Wyatt — who is named after the journalist's father — on Monday via surrogate, he said.