Michael Strahan stands by ESPN host Jay Harris during a heartbreaking announcement that has shocked fans

Michael Strahan, the NFL legend and the host of ABC’s Good Morning America, was by ESPN Sportscentre’s host Jay Harris’ side as he shared a devastating update about his life. The NFL legend, who recently went through a pretty tough time with his daughter’s illness, seemed empathetic and supportive as ESPN’s Jay Harris shared some news about his life but fans are now heartbroken by the news.

Michael Strahan stays by ESPN’s host, Jay Harris, side through a heartbreaking update of his life

Recently, Michael Strahan appeared alongside ESPN Sportscentre’s host Jay Harris as the NFL legend encouraged Harris to talk about the heartbreaking news.

Jay Harris said, “I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I’m having surgery on Tuesday. I'll be away from SportsCenter for about a month to recover. Then I'm coming back better than ever.” ESPN Sportscentre’s host Jay Harris assured his fans that he would be fine as he added, “My doctor's quite optimistic, per my last scan, nothing has spread.

So, once we take out the prostate, hopefully that will be it. That's the goal.”Michael Strahan said, “That’s what we expect. Sorry to hear that you have prostate cancer” as he enquired more about the prognosis of Jay Harris’ prostate cancer.Michael Strahan also encouraged ESPN’s Jay Harris to speak about the prevalence of prostate cancer among Black men and how men tend to ignore their health.To this, Jay Harris replied, “We all need to talk about these things because we all have them in our families…By not talking about them, we just, really, I hate to be morbid, but we sentence ourselves to death by not talking.”

ESPN’s host Jay Harris’ update about his life has shocked fans

Fans seemed heartbroken by the news of Jay Harris suffering from cancer.

A fan commented, “You'll be better than ever -- in time for Steelers training camp!”, while another fan wrote, “Jay, I hope and I know the well defined plan that urologist has for you will exceed expectations. I know because of my personal journey of being diagnosed and ameliorated.”A third fan wrote, “Mr. Jay Harris I love you and I watch ESPN every day, you are one of my favorites. I know you're going to come out of this and help millions of people through your experience and I can't wait. I love you brother and you will forever be in my prayers 🙏 ❤️ #JHstrong”Another user commented, “Wishing Jay successful treatment as it’s more than just surgery… (and radiation) there’s medication he has to take… still no mention of the “stage” or Gleason score…🤔”As for Michael Strahan, the NFL legend had a pretty rough year as his daughter, Isabella Strahan recovered from brain cancer. For now, Michael Strahan is focusing on his family and professional commitments.Also Read: