Elton John and David Furnish become parents!

Elton John has become a father for the first time at the age of 64!

He and his partner, 48-year-old David Furnish, have announced the birth of their son who was born in California to a surrogate mother on Christmas Day.

The boy, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, weighs 7lb 15oz, John’s LA-based publicist confirmed to the UK’s The Guardian.

The name Levon is the title of a track on John’s 1971 album Madman Across the Water.

In a statement, the couple said: “We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment. Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents.”

Congratulations to Elton and David!

Let’s just hope Rush Limbaugh is not the godfather! (Sorry, couldn’t resist)