Michael Strahan becomes a grandpa after his daughter welcomes baby boy

There’s a new grandpa on the block.

Michael Strahan revealed during “Fox NFL Sunday” that he was the proud grandfather to his daughter Tanita’s baby boy Onyx, People reported Sunday.

According to a People staffer, the “Good Morning America” host did not disclose additional details about his newborn grandson. Tanita had not previously announced she was expecting.

Reps for Strahan did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

Michael Strahan reportedly announced his daughter Tanita welcomed a son. Facebook
The “Good Morning America” host made the announcement during the “Fox NFL Sunday” show, according to People. GC Images

Strahan, 52, shares his eldest daughter, Tanita, 32, with ex-wife Wanda Hutchins, whom he was married to from 1992 to 1996.

Tanita, who is an illustrator, was born in Germany but raised in Texas until her parents broke up, according to People.

After their split, Tanita briefly moved back to Europe with her mom until she was in high school.

Strahan revealed his grandson’s name was Onyx, the outlet reported. Facebook
Strahan shares his eldest daughter, Tanita, with his ex-wife Wanda Hutchins. tanitaa.st/Instagram

Tanita lived in Los Angeles while attending college at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

Strahan and Hutchins also share 29-year-old son Michael Strahan Jr.

The retired NFL player is also the father of 19-year-old twin daughters Isabella and Sophia, whom he shares with ex-wife Jean Muggli. They divorced in 2006 after seven years of marriage.

Over the past year, Strahan and his family have made headlines amid his daughter Isabella’s cancer battle.

The 32-year-old briefly lived in Germany after her parents broke up in 1996. tanitaa.st/Instagram
Strahan has three other kids, including twin daughters Sophia and Isabella. Getty Images

In October 2023, Isabella was diagnosed with brain cancer after experiencing headaches and nausea at the start of her freshman year at the University of Southern California.

Shortly after, she underwent emergency surgery to remove the “fast-growing, 4-centimeter tumor” doctors found during an MRI.

Strahan took weeks off of work to support his daughter as she underwent several procedures.

The TV personality has been a big supporter of Isabella amid her cancer battle. Instagram/@michaelstrahan
She was declared cancer-free in July. Instagram/@michaelstrahan

The proud father called her a “superwoman” when she finished her chemotherapy treatment in June.

The following month, Isabella was declared cancer-free.

In August, the teenager returned to school at USC after taking a leave of absence.

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