A statement posted on the website of Van Morrison has announced the arrival of the singer's fourth child.
The 64-year-old musician is now the proud father of George Ivan Morrison III - born on Tuesday - who is described as "the spitting image of his daddy".
"He is a dual citizen of Northern Ireland / United Kingdom and the United States," the statement added.
Little George is the first child for the Belfast-born star with his partner and manager, Gigi Lee.
He is also a father to 39-year-old daughter Shana from his first marriage to Janet Minto, and has two childen with Irish socialite Michelle Rocca.
Tuesday December 29, 2009
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