Current:Home > StocksMichael Strahan reveals he's a grandfather after the birth of his first grandchild -ProfitPoint
Michael Strahan reveals he's a grandfather after the birth of his first grandchild
View
Date:2025-04-18 15:14:05
"Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan can add "grandpa" to his already impressive résumé.
On "Fox NFL Sunday," the football analyst, 52, received congratulations from his colleagues for welcoming a new member to the family.
"Congrats, grandpa," fellow NFL great and analyst Howie Long said at the top of the show.
"Yes, I am a grandfather, everybody," Strahan said with his fists held up in celebration. He revealed his eldest daughter, Tanita Strahan, gave birth to her first child, a son named Onyx.
"It's really special because I know you guys have gone through this, and now I'm just happy to be able to join you in that club," Strahan said. "Everybody's good," he added when asked how his daughter is doing.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
The former New York Giants player, Super Bowl champion, and Pro Football Hall of Famer shares Tanita and son Michael Strahan Jr. with his ex-wife Wanda Hutchins. He also has twin daughters, 19-year-old Isabella and Sophia Strahan, with ex-wife Jean Muggli Strahan.
Earlier this year, Isabella Strahan joined her dad on "GMA" and opened up to Robin Roberts about being diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor, in fall 2023. After experiencing headaches, nausea, and balance issues, an MRI revealed she had a brain tumor in October, and Isabella quickly had the golf ball-sized mass removed during an emergency surgery.
At the time, Strahan was absent from "GMA" for three weeks due to what was described at the time as "some personal family matters."
Isabella had finished 30 rounds of radiation by the time she shared her cancer story on "GMA." After concluding four rounds of chemotherapy in June, she announced she was "cancer-free" in July.
"You learn that you're probably not as strong as you thought you were when you have to really think about the real things, and I realized that I need support from everybody," Michael Strahan said on "GMA."
"You think that I'm the athlete, the tough guy, you know, I can come and handle (things); I'm the father in the family," he added. "It is not about any of that. It doesn't matter. And it's really made me change my perspective on so many things in my life."
veryGood! (6957)
Related
- The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
- Prosecutors drop charges midtrial against 3 accused of possessing stolen ‘Hotel California’ lyrics
- Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate Jason Kelce's career on Kelce brothers bobblehead night
- Why Vanessa Hudgens Says She’s Grateful for Austin Butler Split
- Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
- Nikki Haley campaign pushed to brink after Super Tuesday trouncing
- These Are the Oscar Dresses Worthy of Their Own Golden Statue
- Man fatally shot aboard Philadelphia bus; 3rd fatal bus-related shooting in 3 days
- A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
- Noor Alfallah Experienced Life-Threatening Complication Before Welcoming Baby With Al Pacino
Ranking
- See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
- San Diego man is first in U.S. to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases
- Cookie Monster complaint about shrinkflation sparks response from White House
- Mexican gray wolves boost their numbers, but a lack of genetic diversity remains a threat
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Gets Pre-Cancerous Spots Removed Amid Health Scare
- Man freed from prison after 34 years after judge vacates conviction in 1990 murder
- Best Hair Products for Thin Hair and Fine Hair That Really Pump Up the Volume
Recommendation
Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
Avalanches kill 2 snowmobilers in Washington and Idaho
'The Backyardigans' creator Janice Burgess dies of breast cancer at 72
Dartmouth basketball players vote to form first union in college sports
John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
Man wanted in New York killing pleads not guilty to charges stemming from 2 stabbings in Arizona
Latest Payton NFL award winner's charity continues recent pattern of mismanagement
Dan + Shay misses out on 'wonderful' country singer on 'The Voice': 'I'm kicking myself''