Michael Strahan has made a name for himself because of his great career, which included being a former celebrated athlete to a famous TV personality.
Behind his big smile and away from the cameras, the host has experienced some sad moments.
The superstar grew up in a family of six children.
Michael Strahan Twin Brother
The former athlete does not have a twin brother but has two brothers, a blood sister, and twin step-sisters.
The host is Tanita Strahan’s father. Their closely-knit family was crucial in making him the person he is today.
His parents did not ignore his love for sports and decided to give him the support he needed.
From Michael Strahan siblings, many know Sandra Strahan, Debra Diana Strahan, and Gene Strahan Jr.
When his parents separated in 1996, his father went on to marry Jean Muggli, and they stayed together until 2006.
The senior Strahan and Muggli’s marriage ended in chaos, and the court awarded her $15.3 million and $18,000 monthly child support for Michael’s half-twin sisters, Isabella and Sofia.
Michael Stahan Lost His Father and Elder Sister
When his father died in September 2020, the former athlete felt bad.
Many people did not know that the pain was made worse because his older sister, Debra, had passed away the previous year.
According to her obituary, Debra was ten years older than the superstar, and most of those close to her referred to her as Ms. Dee.
She died aged 58 and was committed to the church from her early teenage years.
It was evident from her obituary that the family lost someone special since it stated that she was a person with various personalities and those who knew her loved her.
It went on to state that among the things she enjoyed doing was telling stories.
She was passionate, energetic, affectionate, and kindhearted about her family.
She was considered welcoming and generous, and it did not matter what one was going through in their life since she always had a smile to comfort them.
She will always be in the memory of her family members and those who loved her.
Michael Stahan Advised Fans To Remind Their Loved Ones How Much They Love Them
The reason for her death was not made public, and the superstar never talked about the loss of her sister in public.
When his dad died, he posted a touching statement reminding everyone to appreciate their families while they are alive.
He revealed his most outstanding achievement was making his dad proud.
This gave him peace and motivated him to continue since, according to him, the father was and is still watching from heaven.
He confessed that without him, he did not know if he would have reached the success he had achieved and summed the statement by saying, “Love you, Dad and I’m honored to be your son!!”
He advised his fans always to hug their family members and let them know that they love them since it was a mistake to assume they know automatically.
Michael Strahan Uploaded a Picture of his Eldest Brother
Many people were surprised when he posted a rare picture of his older brother in August.
The GMA host was happy in the picture, which was taken when they were together in Italy.
In the photo, Michael has his huge trademark smile while his big brother, Gene Strahan Jr, seemed happy as he wrapped his hands around him.
He captioned the picture, “BIG BRO hug from my big bro Gene Strahan Jr!! Always a good time when I get to see him.
He is out in Italy doing his thing, and I got the chance to see him on my last trip.”
Many quickly responded to the picture, with others agreeing that Gene resembled their late father.
