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Damien Hirst has announced the arrival of a 'beautiful baby boy' with partner Sophie Cannell.
The British artist, who shares three sons with his former partner Maia Norman, welcomed his fourth son on Instagram.
The 58-year-old shared a picture of himself holding the baby while a snooker match played on a phone beside him, alongside a picture of Cannell, 30, cuddling the baby while they both appeared to sleep.
'Trying not to let the arrival of this beautiful baby boy interfere with the snooker,' Hirst joked.
Sharing another picture of their son on Instagram, former ballerina Cannell said: 'Welcome to the World OUR BOY.'
Damien Hirst has welcomed his fourth child, a son with partner Sophie Cannell (pictured)
Damien Hirst (left) pictured with his newborn son as he announced the birth on Instagram
Sophie Cannell, 30, shared a photo of her newborn son on Instagram, but has not yet announced his name
Bristol-born, Leeds-raised artist Hirst came to attention in 1988 when he was a student at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he conceived and curated the group exhibition Freeze.
Hirst's best known artwork includes a pickled shark, a rotting cow's head and diamond-encrusted skull.
One of his most recognisable works titled Hymn, a 20ft painted bronze sculpture, was inspired by an anatomical model belonging to his son and came to life in 1999.
Hirst's work over the years has also included butterfly collages as well as more controversial creations.
He is reportedly the United Kingdom's richest living artist, with an estimated net worth of $384million.
He shares three sons Connor Ojala, 28, Cassius Atticus, 23, and Cyrus Joe, 18, with his former partner, who he never married but referred to as his 'common-law wife'.
Looking every inch the doting mother, Sophie was spotted cuddling up with her beloved pooch during a Mayfair dinner date in March
Damien Hirst and Sophie Cannell were seen practising the role of mum and dad as they carted their pet chihuahua in a travel carrier in March
After announcing the news on Wednesday night, the artist was inundated with comments congratulating the new parents.
One fan wrote: 'Amazing, one of your best works yet!'
The couple have not yet announced their son's name.
Posting on Instagram, Cannell showed off a huge array of bouquets she appears to have been sent since the birth of their boy.
She revealed the news of her pregnancy on the same social media site in November, by posting a photograph of her baby bump.
