Al Pacino at 83 is expecting his fourth child

Earlier this month, fellow Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, Pacino's co-star in several films, confirmed he had welcomed his seventh child at the age of 79

Oscar winner Al Pacino is expecting his fourth child at the age of 83, a representative for the actor confirmed on Wednesday.

Citing sources, celebrity news website TMZ said Pacino's girlfriend, producer Noor Alfallah was eight months pregnant. It added that Pacino had been linked to Alfallah, 29, since April last year.

A representative for Pacino confirmed the actor and Alfallah were expecting a baby, without giving further details.

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The Hollywood veteran, known for films such as Scarface, The Godfather, The Irishman and Scent of a Woman, for which he won a best actor Oscar, has three adult children: Julie Marie, his daughter with acting coach Jan Tarrant and twins Anton James and Olivia, with actress Beverly D'Angelo.

Earlier this month, fellow Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, Pacino's co-star in several films including most recently The Irishman, confirmed he had welcomed his seventh child at the age of 79.