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Happiness after heartbreak: Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny welcome their second grandchild, weeks after daughter Jaimi Kenny’s untimely death

A true blessing for the Curry-Kenny clan.
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The Curry-Kenny clan are revelling in the safe arrival of their newest addition with the exciting news Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny’s daughter, Morgan Gruell, has welcomed her second son with husband Ryan Gruell.

Morgan made the exciting announcement via Instagram on Sunday, posting a touching photo album of her newborn and revealing his unique name, complete with a sweet nod to her father Grant in her son’s middle name.

“Taj Grant Gruell. On the 5.11.2020 our baby boy made his arrival earth side at 1:50pm weighing 3.74kgs and stretching to 52cm,” Morgan said.

“Taj has stolen our hearts and is the perfect little addition to our family. I am now surrounded by 3 amazing boys and I couldn’t be happier.”

“Thank you to my husband for being the best support throughout my pregnancy and labour.”

“Flynn is absolutely smitten with his little brother and I can’t wait to see them grow up together,” the mother-of-two signed off her announcement post.

Proud dad Ryan also paid tribute to his new son, writing: “On the 5th of November Taj Grant Gruell joined our family. At 1350 he was delivered, weighing 3.74kg and stretching out to 52cm. He has already given and received so much love and to say I’m excited for a life with him is an understatement.”

“The strength and love of a mother is so powerful, that of @morgangruell in particular,” he said.

Scroll across to see all the heartwarming first photos of Taj

Morgan and Ryan, who tied the knot in a beach-side ceremony in Noosa in 2016, are already the proud parents to a two-year-old son called Flynn.

It’s been a harrowing few weeks for the family as they come to terms with the untimely passing of Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny’s oldest daughter Jaimi Kenny on September 14 following a private battle with a long-term illness.

Paying tribute to her older sister, Morgan praised Jaimi for being an incredible aunt to her son Flynn.

“I am so grateful for the time that I had you as my big sister. I am grateful that Flynn got two and a half years with his Aunty,” she wrote shorty after her sister’s tragic death.

Former professional dancer Morgan, who works as a pilates instructor on the Sunshine Coast, announced her second pregnancy back in May.

“This Mother’s Day is a little different. I feel so lucky to be Flynn’s mumma but also so lucky to be the mumma of our newest addition, due later this year ❤️ I am so full of love today. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there 💐🌻🌹,” the 30-year-old penned next to a bikini-clad snap of her growing baby bump as she stood alongside Flynn at the beach.

During her pregnancy, the former Moulin Rouge dancer has kept fit and active by teaching her regular barre and Pilates classes while also attending weekly dance classes. And in a truly special touch, Morgan revealed her second child’s due date was actually on her birthday – November 9th.

“This baby is actually due on my birthday but if it’s anything like Flynn, I’ll be ready to meet it a few weeks early,” she mused at the half-way mark of her pregnancy.

Morgan confirmed her second baby’s original due date was actually on her birthday – November 9.

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At the time, Morgan’s proud mother Lisa also took to social media to confirm the news.

“YES!! I’m going to be a Granny again,” the I’m A Celeb star captioned a sweet snap of he grandson Flynn.

“Getting ready to be a big brother,” she added.

The star then gave a shout out to her daughter, writing: “Congratulations Morgan and Ryan. I can’t wait for your little family to grow.”

In 2018, Lisa and her ex-husband Grant Kenny teamed up with new parents Morgan and Ryan to introduce their son Flynn to the world.

“I cried because it was like our baby’s having 
a baby,” the former Olympic and Commonwealth Games legend told Woman’s Day at the time.

Morgan, who is the middle child of Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny, announced her second pregnancy in May. Proud grandparents Grant and Lisa pictured with their first grandson Flynn in 2018 (R).

(Image L-R: Instagram, Woman’s Day)

Morgan’s dad, famed ironman Grant, was also overwhelmed with love for his grandson.

“I couldn’t wait to get to the hospital to meet him,” Grant admitted.

After tying the knot in 1986, Lisa and Grant fast became the ultimate Aussie sporting poster couple and welcomed three children together – Jaimi Curry Kenny, who tragically died in September at just 33, daughter Morgan Gruell and son Jett Kenny, 26.

In September, Morgan praised her late sister Jaimi for being the most loving aunt to Flynn.

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Lisa and Grant separated in 2009 and officially divorced in 2017. Lisa has since found love with Elvis impersonator Mark Tabone and the couple tied the knot in May 2018.

Grant also shares seven-year-old daughter Trixie Box with ex Fifi Box.

A huge congratulations to Morgan and Ryan on their beautiful new baby!

Ryan and Morgan, pictured with their son Flynn, tied the knot in 2016.

(Image: Instagram)

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