GMA’s Michael Strahan talks about heartbreaking family loss as he shares candid photo at home

MICHAEL Strahan has paid tribute to his late father Gene while sharing a candid photo at home.

The Good Morning America star, 50, posted a snap of himself sitting at his office desk with a framed photo of his parents behind him.

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Michael was recording a podcast at home in the black and white shot, which he posted on Instagram on Thursday.

The presenter captioned it: “It’s the little things in life.

“Recording a podcast and got this shot of my mom and pops behind me. I know they are proud of me.”

Michael’s father Gene died in September 2020 at the age of 83.

Gene married his wife Louise in 1957. They spent 63 years together raising their six children.

Shortly after Gene’s death, Michael talked about how he was coping with his grief.

The former sport star said on the Dr. Oz show that he appreciated all of his family’s support.

“I kept everything,” he shared, stating that it was “important” to him to respond “immediately when someone reached out to me”.

“I’m getting their real emotion at that time, and I wanted them to get my real emotion at that time as well,” he added.

“It was great because it brought smiles to my face to see these people think of my father and my family, and it made me think of some great things with my dad.”

EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE

Michael also paid a moving tribute to Gene on Father’s Day in June.

“Today is a bittersweet day for me. The first #FathersDay without my hero, Gene Strahan, being with us,” he wrote on Instagram, alongside four pictures of the star with his own children.

“I’m focusing on the sweet moments and everything my Dad taught me about being a man and a father. To Tanita, Michael Jr, Sophia, and Isabella, thank you for giving me the best job and title of all… DAD!”

Meanwhile, Michael’s fans have noticed that he seems to have distanced himself from GMA in recent weeks.

He has missed a couple of episodes a week because of other obligations, and viewers fear the retired NFL star will quit the morning show. 

MICHAEL’S EMPIRE

The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal Michael’s future business plans.

Michael is currently promoting his skincare line which includes hydrating face and beard wash, clear shaving lotion, calming post-shave balm, face and neck moisturizer and conditioning beard oil. 

According to trademarks filed under Michael’s name, he plans to expand the company. 

Michael also owns a clothing line at Men’s Warehouse that includes suits, ties, shirts, pants, sweaters, vests, jackets, boxers, pijamas, robes and shorts. 

Michael also has a clothing line at Moores and MSX for NFL, which sells team merchandise. 

Another trademark filed in May 2021 under the name MS92 By Michael Strahan shows his plans to expand his brand.

The trademark will cover rainwear, scarves, hats, beanies, gloves, bathing suits, sleep masks, belts, leggings and more. 

In addition to hosting Good Morning America, Michael also is an anchor for Fox NFL, hosts The $100,000 Pyramid and is one of the founders of Religion of Sports.

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