EastEnders legend, 53, becomes a dad for the second time and reveals adorable soap-inspired name

EASTENDERS legend Michael Greco has become a dad again at 53.

The Beppe di Marco actor announced his and partner Helen Harris’s baby joy on Instagram with a snap from the birthing suite.

The couple revealed their little boy is called Gianni – coincidentally the same name as Michael’s on-screen brother in Enders.

He wrote: “I am truly grateful to be gifted another beautiful, baby boy.

The value of life in today’s world, becomes more and more precious, day by day. The joys of being a father has made me the man I have become.

“Nothing in this world is more important than our health and happiness and today I am the happiest man alive. I have another angel at my side.”

Involving his son Gianluca, two, in the celebration, he added: “You have a gorgeous baby brother. Welcome to the world baby Gianni. I love you.”

His famous friends were made up for him with Max Bowden writing: “Congratulations mate!”

Brian McFadden said: “Delighted for you bro xx.”

Tony Curran wrote: “Beautiful pal…. So happy for you all!.”

Blue’s Anthony Costa said: “Congratulations bro.”

Michael announced the pregnancy in December alongside a baby scan picture.

He said: “Absolutely over the moon to announce another Baby Greco is on the way.

“My beautiful boy Gianluca cannot wait to see his younger sibling. Thank you God for giving me another miracle baby.

“See you in June bubba.”

Michael’s firstborn, whose name means ‘gift of God’, came into the world prematurely weighing just 4.47lbs.

Gianluca received treatment in ICU at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a rare birth defect.

“The little man was born prematurely due to the fact that previous scans had failed to pick up his rare birth defect called Gastroschisis,” Michael explained on Instagram at the time.

“The consultant suggested it was best for him to born early so that he could get the necessary care and attention.

“He was born at University College of London Hospital  Their staff were extremely professional and Mother and Baby could not have been in better hands.”

Michael is best known for appearing in Enders between 1998 and 2002.

At the height of his fame, he was voted Soap’s Sexiest Male at the British TV Soap Awards and the Sexiest Male Soap Star ever by readers of the Radio Times.

He is a high level poker player and has racked up more than a million dollars in tournament earnings.