Megan Rapinoe reveals brother's death after long 'sad' battle with alcoholism in 2025

Megan Rapinoe revealed on her podcast that her half-brother Michael died last year after a long battle with alcoholism, a loss she discussed publicly alongside Abby Wambach on A Touch More. The conversation touched on family history and addiction, including Rapinoe’s past reflections about brother Brian’s struggles documented in her 2020 memoir One Life. Wambach also recounted her own sibling loss, Peter G. Wambach Jr., who died in December 2023 at age 51. Rapinoe closed with a personal tribute, saying, “Happy birthday Brian. I love you so much,” as she reflected on the pain of addiction and family ties.