Michael Strahan is a descendant of Charlemagne, as he discovered on the show Finding Your Roots. Let’s take a closer look at the retired football player’s family tree and other personal information.
Michael Strahan is a former professional American football player, astronaut, journalist, and television personality from the United States.
He became a television celebrity after retiring from the NFL, appearing as a football analyst on Fox NFL Sunday.
According to an episode of Finding Your Roots, Michael Strahan’s Anglo-Saxon lineage can be traced back to Charlemagne, who is his 39-great-grandfather (Season 5, Episode 6).
Strahan was born in the city of Houston, Texas. He is the youngest of six children and the son of basketball coach Louise (Traylor) Strahan and retired Army Major Gene Willie Strahan, a boxer with a 1–1 record against future heavyweight Ken Norton.
Art Strahan, a retired NFL defensive lineman, is his uncle. When he was nine years old, Strahan’s family relocated to the BFV (Benjamin Franklin Village) army station in Mannheim, West Germany.
Meet Michael Strahan Siblings
As mentioned before, Michael Strahan has five siblings, among which his sister has already passed away.
His elder sister died in 2019. According to her obituary, Debra was ten years Michael’s senior and was affectionately known as Ms. Dee.
His sister died at the age of 58, having devoted her life to the church since she was twelve years old.
Her obituary said clearly that the Strahan family had lost someone extremely special: “Debra was a multifaceted young woman, and to know her was to love her.
“Among all the things Debra enjoyed doing, telling a good story was her favorite pastime. She was always full of love and passion for her family. Debra was a warm, lively, and generous person who had never met a stranger.
“She’d hand over her entire backside to you. She always had a ‘Smile’ no matter what was going on in her life. Debra was brimming with vitality, love, joy, and happiness. Those who knew her or met her will remember her forever.”
Know About Michael Strahan Parents- His Dad Demise
Michael Strahan is the son of Louise Strahan and Gene Willie Strahan. During the coronavirus outbreak, the GMA host’s father died.
Michael Strahan was heartbroken when his loving father died in September 2020. The GMA anchor was extremely close to his father, and his death, which occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, was devastating for the star, his mother, and his siblings.
Gene Strahan died at the age of 83, leaving behind his lifelong wife, Louise, with whom he had raised six children.
Michael had previously discussed how his parents’ support helped him succeed as an NFL player and a TV host.