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Katherine Ryan Expecting Fourth Child and Plans for It to Be Her Last

This pregnancy announcement follows IVF consultations, three past miscarriages, a second melanoma surgery.

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Overview

  • Ryan and husband Bobby Kootstra confirmed on June 4 that they are expecting their fourth child together.
  • The 41-year-old comedian has openly discussed undergoing fertility treatments after suffering three miscarriages in five years.
  • Ryan revealed in March that she was diagnosed with melanoma for a second time and underwent surgical removal.
  • She is already mother to teenage daughter Violet from a previous relationship and to son Fred, 3, and daughter Fenna, 2, with Kootstra.
  • Ryan and Kootstra say they will stop growing their family after this pregnancy, citing her age and health challenges.