In an emotional segment on Thursday’s edition of Good morning america, Michael Strahan and his daughter Isabella revealed that she has been battling a brain tumor diagnosis since October.
The 19-year-old was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor that grows in the cerebellum, the part of the brain at the base of the skull. He has since undergone surgery to remove the golf ball-sized tumor and will soon begin chemotherapy.
The Strahan family’s heartbreaking news was met with an outpouring of love and support from fans across the country. Michael Strahan responded to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote a heartfelt note to his daughter along with a message of gratitude to his fans.
“Today my daughter Isabella Strahan joined Robin Roberts and me for an interview about the journey she has been on at GMA,” he wrote. “I love you Isabella and I will always be by your side. To everyone sending love, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
today my daughter @IsabellaStrahan United @RobinRoberts and me for an interview about the journey he’s been going through @GMA. ❤️❤️❤️
I love you Isabella and I will always be by your side. To everyone sending love, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
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—Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) January 11, 2024
Fans shower Michael Strahan and Isabella with well wishes
Fans immediately took to the comments to shower Michael Strahan and his family with well wishes.
“Lots of prayers and hugs. Stay strong, darling. We are with you every step of the way,” wrote one user. “Nothing can stop you, Isabella Strahan! Stay strong and fight the fight – you got this! said another.
“What a wonderful interview. Thank you Ms. Strahan for sharing…. your strength, courage and feminine power. Think of it like a bad sunburn…it’s painful and uncomfortable, but every day is a day toward healing and a better person. Xo. Oh, and fuck cancer,” wrote a third.
“Thoughts, prayers and best vibes to you and your family. It hurt my heart to read it. God speed. “You got it, Isabella!!!” said another.
Many praised Michael Strahan for his commitment to his daughter’s privacy. Although he walked away from her G.M.A. His role was to spend more time with Isabella during her treatment, he claimed it was for “personal family matters”, keeping the details a secret until she was ready to talk.
“This man FIERCELY protected his daughter’s privacy until she was ready to go public,” one fan said admiringly. “Good daddy. I hope all the people speculating loudly about why she had retreated from public life are reflecting on why they needed to meddle and lie.”
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