Robert De Niro on ‘great joy’ of fatherhood at 80

Robert De Niro become a father again at the age of 79 (Ian West/PA)

Robert De Niro has described his baby daughter Gia as a “great joy” after he became a father for the seventh time at the age of 79.

De Niro, now 80, shares his youngest child, ten months, with his partner Tiffany Chen, 45, who is a martial arts instructor.