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It's a boy for Robert Downey Jr. and wife!

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  • Robert Downey Jr. and wife welcome a baby boy
  • Exton Elias Downey was born in Los Angeles this morning

Robert Downey Jr. is a proud papa once again.

HLN confirms that the “Sherlock Holmes” star and his wife Susan welcomed their first child together Tuesday morning. The baby came into the world measuring 20 inches long and weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces.

As for the little tyke’s name, Downey and his wife chose Exton Elias Downey.

This is the second child for him -- he has an 18-year-old son from a previous marriage. 

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