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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Meredith Clark

Maria Menounos welcomes first baby via surrogate after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

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Maria Menounos and husband Keven Undergaro have welcomed their first baby via surrogate after a decade of fertility issues and Menounos’ battle with pancreatic cancer.

On Wednesday (19 July), the 45-year-old journalist revealed to Us Weekly the name of their baby girl: Athena Alexandra. Their bundle of joy was born on 23 June in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, via surrogate.

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