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Adopted St. Louis man finds Grammy winner Michael McDonald is his father
Original: Adopted St. Louis man discovers Grammy winner Michael McDonald is his biological father
A man adopted as a child in St. Louis has learned that his biological father is Michael McDonald, the Grammy-winning singer known for his work with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. The revelation, first reported by TheGrio, has drawn wide attention, with readers struck by the unexpected family link between an ordinary adoptee and a celebrated musician.
Why now: The surprising celebrity-family revelation through an adoption discovery is a feel-good human interest story drawing broad attention.
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