Remember Isabella Strahan? Well, she’s back and better than ever! It’s been a year since she bravely battled a brain tumor with radiation therapy, and now she’s totally rocking her comeback. Talk about a glow-up! After taking some much-needed time to recover, she’s diving back into life headfirst, and we’re loving it. Get ready for some serious spring and summer vibes because Isabella is bringing the sunshine!
Former NY Giants legend Michael Strahan’s daughter is totally rocking that summer and spring vibe! This Friday, Isabella Strahan posted a super chill pic on her Instagram Story with her friends. Seriously, it’s like the ultimate beach day mood. Isabella looks so confident in her light green dress with cute baby pink lace details. Her friends are also slaying in their white and pink summer dresses.
In another story, she’s raising her hand and just vibing with everything around her. Plus, there’s a shot of her soaking up the beach vibes in a bikini. But let’s be real: This isn’t her first beach rodeo—she was all about that summer life last year, too!
December 27, 2024, to share a series of bikini photos from her beach day in the Bahamas. This post was a throwback to last December when the family celebrated the holidays in the same spot, and Isabella was rocking a shaved head at the time. “And we’re back…” Isabella captioned her post, which also featured fun moments with her sister, Sophia, at The Albany resort. Many of the shots show Isabella looking stunning in a black floral bikini and hoop earrings, striking poses on the sandy beach.
Isabella was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in October 2023. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is “a cancerous brain tumor that starts in the lower back part of the brain” and is most common in children. Since her diagnosis, she has been through a challenging journey, undergoing several surgeries and treatments, including six weeks of radiation followed by multiple rounds of chemotherapy.
But meet another Isabella: the warrior who turned her battle with cancer into a comeback story—one that will inspire you to believe in miracles!
From pause to play: Isabella Strahan’s active comeback to USC
In 2023, NFL star Michael Strahan’s daughter, Isabella, started her freshman year at the University of Southern California. Just 50 days in, her life took a dramatic turn that changed everything. It began subtly when she noticed she couldn’t walk straight. “I woke up, probably at like 1 p.m. I dreaded waking up. But I was throwing up blood,” she recalled. She was rushed to the hospital, where an MRI revealed a rapidly growing tumor—medulloblastoma—the size of a golf ball.
Since that day, Isabella has undergone two more surgeries, six weeks of radiation, and four rounds of chemotherapy. Last summer, she triumphed over cancer and returned to school after a year off. Now officially cancer-free, she shared a handwritten note that read, “Believe that things will get better. No matter what, keep going! F–k cancer!”
On August 20, she posted a selfie with her mom, Jean Muggli, captioned “Back at USC.” A video showed her dancing in her new apartment, celebrating her fresh start. “I get to start my freshman year again, and I hope I’m there for longer than 50 days this time,” she said.
Isabella’s latest social media update reveals an exciting new chapter in her college journey. She has joined the Delta Gamma sorority at USC while focusing on journalism and communications. On January 15, she shared photos on her Instagram Stories, giving followers a glimpse of a fun surprise. The pictures were from Disco PC 25, an event held by the historic sorority. In one shot, she held a cardboard cutout shaped like an anchor with “DEEG Isabella” written on it, showing just how much she’s loving her college experience.
And Fast forward to now, as Isabe͏lla s͏teps back into her routine, her m͏om, ͏Jean, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagr͏am to mark͏ this ͏b͏i͏g moment. She posted a sweet throwback photo of her daughters, Isabella and Sophia, hanging out with their adorable Saint Bernard dogs. Jean captioned it, “Oh, how I missed these days.” She also shared a beach photo of the twins. She wrote, “All my life, you have been so, so good,” with “Goodness of God” playing in the background.
Isabella maintained a positive outlook throughout her journey. In a March 2025 interview with Hello Magazine, she said, “Now I don’t say no to anything. I don’t think, ‘I’ll do it next week.’ You never know what next week will bring.” Now, she’s embracing a new chapter in her life, back at the University of Southern California.
Even while undergoing treatment, she dedicated herself to raising awareness about cancer recovery, inspiring others going through similar struggles. And that’s exactly why she’s such a shining light!
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