London, Nov 29 (IANS) Hollyoowd star John Travolta is ‘beyond happy’ to have become a father again.

The ‘Wild Hogs’ actor’s wife Kelly Preston gave birth to their son Benjamin last week and the family – including their 10-year-old daughter Ella Bleu – have thanked fans for their messages of congratulations, reports contactmusic.com.

‘We are overjoyed to announce the arrival of our son, Ella’s baby brother, Benjamin Travolta. Born Nov 23, 2010, in Florida, Benjamin is healthy and doing beautifully.

‘Thank you for the congratulations messages and wishes – we are beyond happy about the newest addition to our family,’ John wrote on behalf of his family on their website.

Travolta’s 16-yer-old son Jett had died during a family vacation in the Bahamas in January 2009.