GOOD Morning America host Michael Strahan has taken another day off from the morning show as his daughter revealed a huge milestone.
The former NFL star was absent from Good Morning America on Wednesday, marking three days in a row for the anchor.
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Michael Strahan sits next to his co-anchor Robin Roberts on Good Morning AmericaCredit: Getty
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Michael Strahan poses with his daughters Sophia and IsabellaCredit: Instagram/sophialstrahan
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Isabella announced on Instagram that she’s returning to University of Southern California after taking a leave of absence last fallCredit: Instagram/isabellastrahan
As Michael, 52, has taken a few days off from the morning show, his 19-year-old daughter, Isabella, made an announcement on her Instagram Stories.
Isabella informed fans that she had returned to the University of Southern California after taking a leave of absence last fall.
Shortly after heading to USC for her freshman year, Isabella started experiencing concerning headaches and was later diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
“That’s when I definitely noticed headaches, nausea, couldn’t walk straight,” Isabella said while speaking with GMA host Robin Roberts in January.
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Isabella’s new post featured a boomerang video of her and her mom, Jean Muggli, around the university’s campus.
Isabella, who lost her hair from chemotherapy treatments over the past year, wore sunglasses on her head, a white tank top, and jean shorts.
“Back at USC,” she wrote over the video in the school’s signature colors of red and gold.
KICK IT, CANCER!
The update comes just weeks after Michael’s daughter declared she was cancer-free.
Isabella shared a YouTube vlog titled Goodbye Hospital, where she said she had beaten brain cancer roughly eight months after being diagnosed.
“Everything was clear. Cancer-free and everything is great. I don’t have another doctor’s appointment until October,” she said.
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella, 19, reveals she is cancer-free eight months after brain tumor diagnosis
Isabella had been documenting her cancer journey on the platform, giving followers updates on her chemotherapy journey and many surgeries.
She informed fans that she had her last chemo treatment in mid-June and said she was “grateful.”
“After the wildest 8 months, I finally got to ring the bell. Grateful for my journey,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
Shortly after, the 19-year-old was glowing in the Bahamas during a trip with her twin sister, Sophia.
Isabella Strahan Cancer Journey
Isabella Strahan started experiencing headaches and nausea shortly after starting her freshman year at the University of Southern California in fall 2023.
She was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor, and began chemotherapy treatment.
Isabella appeared with her dad, Michael Strahan, on Good Morning America in January to reveal her diagnosis.
After had her last round of chemo in mid-June and was able to “ring the bell.”
She declared in July that she was officially cancer-free.
Isabella returned to USC in August 2024 to continue her studies.
Isabella shared a photo of the two siblings standing by a pool, as well as one of her posing in a bikini.
“Happy here,” she declared in the caption.
Sophia has constantly shown support for her sister during her cancer battle — even attending Duke University’s Shave and Buzz fundraiser earlier this year in honor.
EMPTY NESTER
Earlier this week, Michael was absent from his seat on GMA as Sophia also returned to college.
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Michael Strahan sits beside his 19-year-old daughter Isabella in the hospital as she battles brain cancerCredit: Isabella Strahan
Monday’s episode of GMA featured usual hosts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, who were joined by Will Reeve as Michael took the day off.
The day before, Sophia’s mom shared a selfie with the teen on Instagram as she declared her sendoff back to school.
“With my girl Sophia at Wrightsville Beach!” Michael’s ex-wife wrote as the caption.
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“Tomorrow headed to Duke University to start sophomore year.”
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Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella opens up about battling a malignant brain tumor on Good Morning America in JanuaryCredit: GMA
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Michael Strahan, his girlfriend Kayla Quick, and his daughter Isabella are seen arriving back home with their dogs on April 12Credit: Wise Owl for The US Sun
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Michael Strahan on the set of Good Morning America in 2023 in New York CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
