Mike Comrie, Hilary Duff welcome first child

LOS ANGELES Hilary Duff is a new mom.

The 24-year-old actress announced the birth of her son on her website and Twitter feed today.

Duff writes that she and husband Mike Comrie, a former Michigan hockey player, welcomed son Luca Cruz Comrie on Tuesday night. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and is the first child for the couple, who married in 2010.

Duff says she and Comrie feel like the luckiest parents in the world.

Duff gained fame as the star of Disneys Lizzie McGuire and more recently had a recurring role on Gossip Girl.

Comrie retired from the NHL this year. The 31-year-old most recently played with the Pittsburgh Penguins.