Mel Gibson becomes father for the ninth time aged 61

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by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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Congratulations are in order for Mel Gibson,61, and his girlfriend Rosalind Ross, 26, who welcomed their son into the world on Saturday.

The pair who have been dating for two years have revealed they've named their baby boy Lars Gerard Gibson. A source confirmed the amazing news to People magazine, saying: "They're thrilled and Lars is adorable. They're home and everybody is healthy and happy!"

N'aww.

Their new bundle - who weighs 5lbs 5oz - is the actors ninth child. Mel and his ex-wife Robyn Moore has seven children together; Hannah, 36, Christian and Edward, 34, William, 31, Louis, 28, Milo, 26 and Thomas, 17. He is also the father of his six-year-old daughter Lucia who he had with his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

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Mel and Rosalind have been dating for two years and Lars is their first child together (Credit: Getty Images) ©Getty Images

Mel's spokesperson confirmed he was expecting another child back in September, they told People magazine: "Mel loves being a dad and he and Rose can't wait to be parents together. The last two years have been some of his happiest years he's ever had."

We wish Mel Gibson and his family all the best!

If only a woman aged 61 could announce she's having her ninth child and the world wouldn't cause an uproar….

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