CNN anchor Anderson Cooper announced tonight that he is a father. Cooper said Wyatt Morgan Cooper was born on Monday. CNN writes of Cooper’s announcement Thursday night:

“It has been a difficult time in all of our lives, and there are certainly many hard days ahead,” Cooper said. “It is, I think, especially important in these times of trouble to try to hold on to moments of joy and moments of happiness. Even as we mourn the loss of loved ones, we are also blessed with new life and new love.”