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Baby daughter for Eddie Murphy

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has become a father for the sixth time.

Murphy's wife, Nicole, gave birth to a 7 pound, 6 ounce girl in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The couple, who are "overjoyed" with the new arrival, have named her Bella Zahra.

They have four older children, aged between two and twelve years.

Murphy, the star of films including 'The Nutty Professor', 'Dr Dolittle' and 'Shrek', also has a son from a previous relationship.

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