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The Mountain from Game of Thrones is expecting his first baby with his wife Kelsey The US Sun

GAME of Thrones' star Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, who played the Mountain in the HBO drama, has revealed he and wife Kelsey are expecting their first baby.

Hafthor – who played Ser Gregor Clegane in the acclaimed drama - shared two photos from their gender reveal party on Saturday, confirming that they would be welcoming a baby boy.

"Swipe right to see gender of the mini me!" he teased, to reveal the picture was the happy pair covered in blue confetti, with Kelsey sharing the same snaps.

As well as starring in the award-winning drama, Hafthor also holds the title of “world’s strongest man”, revealing in 2018 that he devours 10,000 calories a day and deadlifts a freakish 474kg.

It is thought he weighs 400lbs and stands at 6'9".

A talented sportsman, he represented his country, Iceland, at basketball at U17 and U18 level before hitting the gym and turning to bodybuilding.

He was the third actor to portray Cersei’s personal protector on the show, following in the hefty footsteps of Conan Stevens and Ian Whyte.

He told Men’s Health: “I was definitely more nervous with acting. But I did my homework. If you’re dedicated, it’s going to pay off.”

The 31-year-old star and 30-year-old Kelsey, a 5'2" Canadian blogger, married in 2018.

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"It is with great pleasure that I now get to call Kelsey Morgan Henson my wife," Björnsson shared in an Instagram post.

"I get to hold this beautiful woman through thick and thin for the rest of our lives! I’m so excited for all of the future adventures we will tackle side by side."

Kelsey later poked fun at their size differences, writing: "Looking forward to pulling this big guy around for the rest of my life.

"@thorbjornsson I love you now and forever and promise to stand by your side through all that life throws at us. I love you baby!"

Watch as Game of Thrones star Hafthor Julius Bjornsson ‘The Mountain’ breaks his own dead lifting record

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