TOUCHING: Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella has beaten Canc3r – BUT one lingering fear still haunts the GMA host, moving fans and colleagues alike!
At the Paley Center honoring Good Morning America’s 50th anniversary, David Muir took a heartfelt moment to speak about his colleague Michael Strahan’s “personal battle” over the past couple of years.
David praised Michael, describing him as “the one who brings the joy to the mornings,” yet who also faced deep pain when his daughter Isabella was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in October 2023.
Isabella had started experiencing constant nausea and couldn’t walk in a straight line. After her twin sister Sophia urged her to see a doctor, tests revealed a tum0r in her brain, and she had to undergo emergency surgery right away.
Michael opened up about this terrifying experience: “As a parent, you’re scared. Oh my, you’re just scared. It never crossed our minds that it would be cnc3r, especially since there’s no family history.”
Following the diagnosis, Isabella went through months of chemotherapy, radiation, and multiple brain surgeries. In July 2024, she was finally declared cnc3r-free – an emotional turning point for the entire family.
Yet Michael admitted the fear never fully goes away: “There will never be a time she goes for a scan when I’m not on pins and needles. Even 10, 20, 30 years from now… you’ll always worry.”
The Paley Center event also celebrated GMA’s legacy as “a cherished daily ritual blending hard-hitting journalism with warmth.” David joined Michael, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos to accept the honor, reflecting on decades of stories that deeply touched viewers’ hearts.
