GMA anchor Michael Stahan has welcomed four children throughout two marriages.
Fans of the former NFL player-turned-TV personality want to know more about his daughter, Isabella Strahan.
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Who is Isabella Strahan?
Isabella Strahan was born on October 28, 2004, to father Michael Strahan and mother Jean Muggli.
The model is signed to Women 360 Management New York and made her runway debut at the Sherri Hill fashion show in April 2022.
Isabella played volleyball in high school and enjoys riding horses in her free time.
She and her twin sister, Sophia, reportedly grew up splitting their time between North Carolina and North Dakota, as per People.
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"The twins live a crazy life. One time they flew out to D.C. and interviewed the First Lady for GMA," the former New York Giants player told the outlet in 2016.
"Then the next day their mom was sending me a video of them riding horses and splashing around in a muddy corn field."
However, when describing Isabella to New York Family, Michael referred to her as calm.
"I'd say she's more playful, very chill, never gets very upset or fired up. She's very 'it is what it is,'" he said.
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Where does Isabella Strahan go to college?
Isabella graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart High School in June 2023.
Micheal took to Instagram to commemorate the moment by posting a series of photos with his daughter from the ceremony, writing: "✌️ Out high school and on to USC!!!
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella flinches in pain as she starts chemo journey with mom and dad’s girlfriend's support"So proud of you, @isabellastrahan!!! Intelligent, beautiful, and hard-working!! I can’t wait to continue to watch you shine!! Love you! ❤️❤️ #GirlDad"
As of fall 2023, Isabella will be attending the University of Southern California.
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Who are Isabella Strahan's siblings?
Michael Strahan has a total of four children.
Isabella's twin sister, Sophia is often described by Michael as the "curious" twin.
Sophia was "always asking questions, very curious," Micahel told New York Family in 2013. "They're both very smart; they love to read all these things I never thought of reading when I was 7 or 8 years old. And they do it because they're generally interested in it, which is amazing to me."
Isabella's sister will be enrolling at Duke University as part of the class of 2027.
Apart from the twins, whom he shares with his Muggli, Michael is also the parent of Tanita and Michael Jr.
Tanita was born on November 10, 1991, in Germany, while Michael Anthony Strahan Jr. was born on September 12, 1994.
Michael shares both Tanita and Michael Jr. with his first wife, Wanda Hutchins.
The GMA anchor has been dating businesswoman Kayla Quick since 2015.
What is medulloblastoma?
On January 11, 2024, Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella appeared on Good Morning America and revealed that she is battling medulloblastoma.
Medulloblastoma is a cancerous brain tumor found in the lower back part of the brain, known as the cerebellum. It is the second most common brain tumor in children, however, it can develop at any age.
The condition starts with a growth of cells, known as a tumor, and can quickly expand to other parts of the brain. The cells spread through the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord but do not usually spread to other parts of the body, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Signs and symptoms of medulloblastoma, which can be diagnosed through a neurological exam or image testing, include:
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Vomiting
Medulloblastoma can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and in some cases, clinical trials. The National Cancer Institute reports a 5-year survival rate of 72.1%.
What was Isabella diagnosed with?
On January 11, 2024, Isabella went on Good Morning America to discuss her recent battle with a malignant brain tumor.
Isabella was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in late October weeks after she said she began experiencing headaches at the start of her freshman year at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
"I didn't notice anything was off till probably like October 1," she said.
"That's when I definitely noticed headaches, nausea, couldn't walk straight."
Her father, Michael Strahan, and Robin Roberts interviewed her in this emotional appearance.
"I literally think that in a lot of ways, I'm the luckiest man in the world because I've got an amazing daughter," Michael said.
"I know she's going through it, but I know that we're never given more than we can handle and that she is going to crush this."
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On February 14, 2024, Isabella shared a video of her receiving treatment for brain cancer.
In the emotional video, Isabella gave a tour of her hospital room and showed a clip of her father giving her a caring kiss on the head.
