Frank Michael ‘Frankie’ Gifford
Kathie’s son, Cody Gifford, and his wife, Erika Gifford, announced they were expecting their first child in December 2021.
“I am over a blue or pink moon!” the TV personality gushed to Closer in January 2022 of the exciting news. “I don’t care which.”
The couple’s first son, Frankie, was born on May 31, 2022, and soon made his Instagram debut on his mom’s account.
“At a whopping 8 pounds, 8 ounces, three weeks early, Frank Michael Gifford, ‘Frankie,’ has changed our lives forever,” Erika wrote on Instagram at the time. “We have not stopped bursting with so much love and gratitude for God’s most precious gift. Thank you so much to all of you for your prayers and sweet messages. He’s so SO cute and we can’t get enough of all of the snuggles from this lil’ guy. We are sincerely obsessed.”
Frankie was named after his late grandfather, NFL player Frank Gifford, who died on August 9, 2015, at age 84 of natural causes. Kathie was married to the sports commentator from 1986 up until his death. In addition to Cody, the pair also welcomed daughter Cassidy on August 2, 1993, and they all continue to honor Frank’s legacy.
Kathie excitedly announced she was going to be a grandmother for the first time in December 2021. Cody and Erika surprised her and longtime friend Christine Gardner with a sweet gesture.
“Cody and Erika handed both of us something that was wrapped and asked that we please open at the same time. It was a two-sided frame and mine read, ‘Can’t wait to meet you Grandma’ on one side, and on the other was a photo of Cody and Erika holding their ultrasound,” the Emmy winner told People after hearing the news. “It took a moment to crystalize to me that this was their baby which meant that it was my baby too and I freaked and ran to hug Erika and so did Christine. To which Cody said, ‘What about me?’”
The news personality could not have been happier to watch her son become a father. Her Instagram page is full of photos of her precious grandson and their sweet moments together. Kathie celebrated Frankie’s 1st birthday on May 31, 2023, with an adorable tribute.
“Happy birthday to the sweetest little man in the world,” she wrote. “So grateful to God for the gift of Frankie.”
