'He never felt sorry for himself': Michelle Obama gets emotional opening up about late dad's MS battle
Former first lady Michelle Obama opened up about the impact her father had on her life in 'Revolt x Michelle Obama: The Cross Generational Conversation'. She emphasized that every Black father should know that they have such a strong impact on their children, as she got emotional while recalling her old days. In a panel-style chat streaming on Revolt platforms, Michelle said, "When I think about what my dad, as a Black man with MS, could've done — he could have never worked a day in his life, he could have collected benefits, he could have succumbed to his disease and be depressed about it, but he didn't."
The 58-year-old continued, sharing how committed her father was to his family despite severe health problems, "He never felt sorry for himself, he never expected others to do for him, and just the sheer act of him getting up every day and going to work was a statement that — ugh, now I'm going to cry — that stays with me every day of my life." Michelle’s father, Fraser Robinson III, was a pump worker at the Chicago water plant and also served as a precinct captain for the Democratic Party. He died after suffering from prolonged complications of multiple sclerosis, at the age of 55.
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