The Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 51, announces his wife Hilarie Burton has given birth to a baby girl
The pair have been together since 2009 and wed in 2014
JEFFREY Dean Morgan has announced his wife Hilarie Burton has given birth to a baby girl.
The Walking Dead actor, 51, and his other half, 35, have been together since 2009 and wed in 2014.
Taking to Twitter to announce the happy news, Jeffrey wrote: "Hey y’all... baby gal morgan is spectacular. We just respecting her wishes for laying low a bit longer.
"But we super appreciate all the well wishes n stuff. Thank you. Xojdhilgusandbabygal." (sic)
Naturally his fans rushed to congratulate him on the micro blogging site.
One shared a Gif of his character Negan with the caption: "It's gonna be pee-pee pants city here real soon".
Another wrote: "So so happy for you all and glad you are all well x".
A third said: "Awwwwww, congratulations for the little princess Jeffrey & Hilarie !!! Wish you all amazing life !!! Sending you much, much, muuch love ❤".
The couple are already parents to son Augustus, seven.
Hilarie - known for her role as Peyton in One Tree Hill - and Jeffrey announced their happy news at the Emmy Awards last September.
The actress showed off her baby bump in a stunning orange gown and Morgan couldn't hide his delight as he kissed his other half.
Shortly afterwards, Jeffrey accidentally revealed they were expecting a baby girl during an appearance at the Supernatural Convention in New Jersey.
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After revealing the news, Morgan told his fans: "I texted @hilarieburton right after I spilled the little girl beans... and, as usual... she was a rockstar. After all these years she's come to expect me to be a dope... thank god she gets it, and loves me regardless".
Morgan was previously married to actress Anya Longwell, who he wed in 1992, and was briefly engaged to his Weeds co-star Mary-Louise Parker from 2007 until 2008.
Meanwhile, Burton married One Tree Hill assistant director Ian Prange in 2004 and they divorced in 2009.
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