Man adopted 60 years ago learns Grammy winner Michael McDonald is his father

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What happened

Louis man adopted as a baby nearly 60 years ago discovered that Grammy-winning musician Michael McDonald was his biological father after a previously unknown half-brother took a 23andMe DNA test.

Key facts

  • Louis man adopted as a baby nearly 60 years ago discovered that Grammy-winning musician Michael McDonald was his biological father after a previously unknown half-brother took a 23andMe DNA test.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:15:54 UTC.

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