08/01/2015

Benedict Cumberbatch To Become A Father

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is to become a father.

A spokesperson for Cumberbatch confirmed to MailOnline: "I am delighted to confirm that Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are expecting their first child. They are both over the moon."

The pair are believed to be getting married in the next few months.

Cumberbatch announced their engagement in The Times newspaper in November.

(CD/JP)

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