Elton John, 63, is newest gay celebrity father [video]
”We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment. Zachary is doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents.”
From a statement released by singer and composer Elton John who, at 63, is a new father along with his legal partner David Furnish. Their son was reportedly born by an unnamed surrogate mother, and his full name is Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John. (The Independent)
The couple had tried to adopt a Ukranian orphan whose parents had died from AIDS, but were unsuccessful.
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