Kitt Wakeley Was Told His Biological Sister Was Dead Before Reuniting 40 Years Later

Billboard chart-topping composer and Grammy-nominated musician Kitt Wakeley joins us in-studio with the miraculous story of how he reunited with his sister 40 years after they were separated in foster care. At one point, Kitt was told his sister had even passed away, but the whole time she was living just a mile away. Kitt and his sister, Tasha Henderson, talk to Tamron in a sit-down that will bring you to tears.
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[@alicegauteng2358]

He adopted 3 siblings? What an incredible human❤❤❤

[@lahawk2931]

Absolutely. Had me in tears!

[@debrabaron1909]

Love a happy ending.

[@garyedwardgray7549]

We throw around the word hero like it means nothing anymore. This was genuinely heroic. Those little lives may well be shattered if you split them up. Look at the ages of those kids. They’re JUST old enough so they’ll remember their siblings if split up. They’d never get over it. He, quite literally, saved their lives or, at least (since I hate when people use the word “literally” incorrectly, LOL) saved their emotional health. I know he’s not trying to be a hero. He’s lived it. So, he’s just doing his small part help prevent the same emotional trauma. But it’s still heroic.

[@realcanadiangirl64]

I was adopted at birth in 1964. When I was 21 I found my birth mother and she had married my birth father two years after my birth. I found out that I had a full younger sister and brother! It's been 38 years and I have a wonderful relationship with my sister and brother. While meeting my parents was great the best thing has been having my sister and brother in my life ❤️

[@kfotherg4800]

That’s incredible!

[@patwilson7596]

What an awesome story.😪 I hope you and your brother will maintain a close relationship. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@monicat.4880]

This was a wonderful story, so glad he has closure and his sister back.

[@yayadolmo]

Nope not 😭 uh uh nope

[@walkabout123]

Funny, I had never heard of him, but when I saw him I thought he was Black. Looks biracial to me, similar to Vin Diesel or Wentworth Miller or Halsey. He says he's White, but Idk. Maybe he just assumed he was White based on his skin color. I have a feeling he's Black too, but doesn't realize it.

[@alexanderdegale2068]

5‭ and 6y5

[@linealjr07]

As a person who was adopted at birth this story was incredible. I’m so happy they found each other and just able to live happy. A lot of us who were raised in a different family, it’s not easy for us however, we learned how to overcome the hurt, pain, abandonment, etc we endured. God is so good.

[@83janell]

🤍

[@missjackson9680]

My mom adopted my little sister and brother together at 2&3 years old so they wouldn’t be separated. Now I’m 30, sis is 20, and my little bro is 19. I just could never imagine them separated 😢 They’re so much of a package. I commend my mom and she is a strong woman.

[@jeannietollison2211]

I'm crying my eyes out,he didn't want those siblings to go through what he and his sister did ❤❤

[@Emy53]

There were so many injustices done to children because they didn't have a voice. I am happy they are together now.

[@jkirk-leonard5868]

When I saw the show this morning I wanted to cry! I indirectly knew Tasha from church in OKC! She has a beautiful voice! Bless them both! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

Siblings should not be separated. Prayers to this wonderful family!!! Love this amazing story...

[@mslafay7]

My little sister and I was separated when they sent us to different foster homes, I acted a fool and felt lost without my sister. I cried and begged and just became outright evil until they put us back together. I wish my sister loved me as much as I loved her but life goes on...

[@lizlee6290]

I can tell this man was raised in the South! "Yes ma'am" is sprinkled throughout this interview. Lovely story.

[@queenofsanity3004]

God is so good. To find a loved one that you’ve thought for years is dead. So much hope and love in this story!

[@louvenajackson8558]

Amen !!

[@biblewomen77]

I have a twin and brother and we always knew we had two 1/2 brothers. We for years would talk about them. Then my sister several years ago prayed to God to find them. It was 40 years! She looked up Michael Smith... One of the top names..and no relations anywhere...it was brother who led us to our other brother. Michael died 6 months later. My heart breaks. We talked about being on a talk show and telling what Facebook did..we were all amazed! The hole will never be repaired. God gave us a miracle even though Michael is no longer with us..we have extension and family that we never knew. I can't even tell you how we searched for years....so I understand these people but this had such a beautiful ending. God loves families!

[@Dragonflyloverncountrymusic]

I pray for healing for for loss of your brother Michael. And I'm glad you have other siblings. And I Believe you have God also. And with God All Things are Possible. May God Bless You and Your Family. And Merry CHRISTmas.

[@roxyroxieroxann]

@@Dragonflyloverncountrymusicwell said!

[@moebetta6194]

Brother and Sis look just alike. God bless him for adopting 3 siblings so they can stay together ♥️🙏

[@LAVirgo67]

I can't even fathom separating siblings. Glad that Kitt & his wife opened their hearts to three siblings that will grow up together in a family.

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Diana How are you doing today?

[@lahawk2931]

Tragic beginning, but absolutely beautiful ending. Actually, it is not over it is the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Bless Kitt and his wife for adopting siblings and keeping them together and affecting the rest of their lives for the better.

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@gloria11355]

Kitt is an amazing talent, husband, father and friend. May he continue on the path of grace and abundance.

[@carolinekunaka3650]

What I don't understand is why the system of fostering makes it hard for children to reunite, in as much as you are doing a good job by providing homes for these kids what about that fact that you are separating two people born from the same mother same father almost punishing them for a crime they did not commit on top of that you allow them to get lost in your system, name change should be registered one should just go into your system and be able to trace Thier loved ones

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Caroline How are you doing today?

[@debrabaron1909]

Kids in foster care should be allowed to visit each other. Not all kids are fortunate enough to stay together. Shameful.

[@nt7409]

Thank you keeping the siblings together. May God continue to bless your family!

[@melyndaduh3501]

Wow! Tasha is as cute as Kitt is handsome. Thank God they survived and thrived.

[@carolmccullough-kuchar4782]

My heart is full! For this man to have his sister back after all these years and to adopt three siblings (not just foster but adopt) is so heartwarming, I am so happy for all of them. God bless you all!

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Carol How are you doing today?

[@kerrybrumley4566]

We met 2 half brothers and 2 half sisters after I was in my 30's. Awesome. Love them

[@GGSBTBOFTL]

He and she both look black to me. The first I looked at him, I thought mixed race. He looks similar to Vin Diesel. When I saw the pictures of him and his sister as children, I thought mixed race. When I saw the picture of him as a teenager with the kinky hair holding the keyboards, I thought mixed race. I am a person of mixed race, and I know one when I see one! So who are their biological parents, and where are they now. And why were the children in foster care. These are the things I want to know.

[@queenreg7]

Yes he definitely looks if he could be mixed race, particularly the younger pics of him.

[@Sunshine-zi4nq]

He looks white, she mixed. Are they half siblings?

[@dr.brendabrown4160]

I’m in tears. This is so heart warming. ❤️ I’m so happy they found each other.

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Brenda How are you doing today?

[@georgemuenz3844]

This resonates so much with me as I grew up in foster homes with my younger sister, separated from our older sister.

[@gerdaremy1088]

The world is POLLUTED with so much Hatred thank you for the stories on your show.

[@caroltaylor205]

She looks just like Kitt they are sibing for shore.great story 🙏🏽

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Carol How are you doing today?

[@itslatoyahayes]

Wow now I want to know more. Maybe he’ll write a memoir.

[@shawnpreston1639]

Maybe Netflix can make a film about it

[@kntrdr5]

Me tooo

[@reggea83]

This video should be a lot longer cus I would’ve loved to hear how Kit was finally convinced that’s he’s sister!

[@lahawk2931]

No doubt he was initially skeptical when she contacted him, but she found him through a dna match so all he had to do was look at the dna matches on his account.

[@victorhopper6774]

just look at them

[@chanellsmith3204]

So wonderful they were reunited and found each other. I worked in adoptions for 10 yrs and loved it. Congratulations 🥰

[@elainesmith7512]

I don't listen to much secular music anymore, so I have to confess that I have not heard of Kitt before, but I REALLY admire him as a person with a good heart. I'm so happy that he got to be reunited with his biological sister after so many years apart. May God continue to BLESS this family! 👍👍🙏🙏😍😍

[@TheCalmingZephyr]

oh, this was sooooo good! Tamron never disappoints, Kitt Wakely's story is so purposeful and heartfelt with so many twists and turns; God bless him and his family! Tamron is one of the BEST interviewers I have ever watched - she's got the gift! Peace & Love

[@camillewright7914]

This was really beautiful. I'm glad they were reunited and very proud of him for keeping his children all together ❤️❤️

[@peachygal4153]

I have a friend that suffered 7 miscarriages and was never able to carry a baby. she and her husband adopted 4 siblings. their story was pretty sad. three full siblings, one a half, the bio mother had an affair with the 3rd child, but the couple stayed together, and later on had another child together but their nightmare relationship bad for all of the kids. The kids were in and out of foster care. They would be sent back to their parents and then DFAX would remove them again. finally, the parents' rights were severed. They adopted the 3 right away and had the one as foster parent, the bio dad hemmed and hawed about giving up his rights. When his bio daughter got around 9 or 10, she begged him to let them adopt her and he finally agreed. Which was good as he had no interest in raising her. Anyway, the kids are all young adults. The youngest is 15. The eldest just turned 21. They are well adjusted. My friend and her husband have really done a good job. They have had them for 12 years now.

[@imranprojectx]

Kitt Wakely is such a great musician and a great human being!

[@niecylanae33]

They look just alike ❤ I’m glad they found each other!

[@charismalyn]

Me at work on a break. Oh look, a 14 min video... OK, now I'm teary-eyed!!!

[@karenwhite4141]

Truth be told, he looks like he has "brown" in him too. 👁 🧐

[@MrHlywd]

i was gonna say he just looks either albino or took after his white side hahahahaa

[@Azeyol]

Kitt this is amazing. Meeting you in person was nice and now to learn what kept you humble and colorblind is simply amazing!👏🏾🎹🎵

[@KittWakeleyMusic]

Extremely gracious to say! Thank you so much!!!

[@sandycheeks1580]

I wish people would stop believing that cps and the foster care system is always right. Many loving parents & victims of violence lose their children after doing everything caseworkers want. Children get separated from their siblings and judges order so many other tragedies. It hit me hard when you talked of hating the brown paper bags. I hope you and your sister can heal ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 from the pain now that you two are reunited. Sending out prayers 🙏🏽 for peace ☮️ & happiness to you both.

[@billwilson5341]

@@sandycheeks1580 : Excellent comment! CPS and the Foster Care Systems are absolutely evil. They MUST keep the children flowing in order to keep the money flowing. Many, many innocents have been harmed by them.

[@lenaywhitlock4179]

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!! IM AT MY DESK WITH TEARS ROLLING DOWN MY FACE! YOU GO KIT!!!! MANY BLESSINGS!

[@t-babyyupressed2906]

This A Beautiful Story And What The World Needs More Of

[@alisah2570]

Wow what a Amazing story and they look just alike. I'm soooo happy they found each other.

[@kimbronson3520]

Happy ending reunion stories are so aspiring. So glad that they found each other.

[@gwendolynbrown1355]

God works in mysterious ways. Amazing story! They should think about a movie on their story. It is a beautiful one which turned out to be a very happy ending. ❤️

[@gwendolynbrown1355]

🙌🏽

[@jasondawson92]

He sure does

[@aleroolorogun7671]

i was a fan of his before but i like him soooo much more now my eyes 🥺🥺🥺🥺This was a wonderful story, so glad he and his sister found each other is 🥰🥰 but his wife and kids oh my gosh he kept those beautiful kids together. god is sooo good

[@ronnienestor]

Hats off to Kitt and Tasha… And to this beautiful program.

[@aneishaellington5005]

Awesome testimony!!! 😊 thank you for keeping those babies together

[@abbidragg3204]

Kitt is such a blessing and a true gentleman 🎩 made me cry 😭 he's heart is pure with love for these children so blessed to have him as their dad lovely story to have told thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

They both seem like such lovely people in spite of all they went through.

[@lahawk2931]

Totally agree. They certainly carry scars with them but they did NOT let that adversity destroy them! Bravo!!

[@louvenajackson8558]

I Love This Man And His Entire Family 💗

[@zerostalkertolerance]

BEAUTIFUL. God is good. She lived 1 mile away!

[@jimmyhoffa2458]

What a beautiful new beginning for these siblings! Their stories were not finished! Many many sweet memories to experience! God Blessings!

[@reesac34]

I could hit the thumbs up to like this episode over thousand times and more because this is truly was a great episode to view!

[@karenjohnson5271]

What a beautiful story.

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Karen How are you doing today?

[@alleykatt6110]

Such a beautiful story…. and outcome!

[@mylittleshares]

Oh my goodness. He meant what he said. He sees no color - so happy for all of them ❤

[@billwilson5341]

Most people do not see "color".

[@idarabassey7455]

Oh, this made me cry...

[@dorismilton2041]

What a wonderful human he is❤️ just makes my heart smile❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Doris How are you doing today?

[@shaistaimran893]

Wow that's so awesome you're the best Kitt Wakeley!

[@gigijones7759]

Wow. A beautiful conclusion for all involved. Thanks for sharing. Side note; he looks like Vin Diesel.

[@gmeshell7]

I cannot believe they separated them!

[@uniwemusic2929]

Amazing story. He is a beautiful human being!!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rosepeacock9530]

What a awesome story with a beautiful ending.

[@lindaj171]

I'm crying too. Such a heartwarming story. I'm so glad they found each other and the ripple effect it had for the 3 beautiful siblings who can now grow up together.

[@Lyvnlyfe]

The header to that story gave chills. How sad and wonderful at the same time.

[@patricegrace437]

This is so beautiful 😭😭😭 you are an inspiration!

[@lillianfore]

But God..beautiful story

[@twinmommygenise]

This story is so special. I love this show.

[@sweettexastee]

This is such a beautiful story and outcome! I want to know who had the nerve to tell him that his sister had died!!

[@lahawk2931]

I wondered the same thing!! Sounds like someone thought that they were doing the right thing by closing that chapter for him but that was SO wrong and cruel on all levels. Simply shameful! SO glad that they found each other and have an opportunity to write a new chapter in their lives.

[@michellesison3183]

One of the most beautiful stories I heard this year, adopting 3 siblings! This man and his wife have hearts of gold. I believe God will bless you more.

[@MsKylea]

2 min in and Im already in tears. Thanks for sharing your story. Ill have to find your music as Im not familiar. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@clarissagafoor5222]

What a heartwarming story, and yes they look so similar. So many questions! - why change children's names? - why are so many foster homes so foul?! - is no one taking responsibility and in charge of oversight!

[@billwilson5341]

The foster care systems and CPS are supposed to be the ones "taking responsibility and in charge of oversight" but they are EVIL.

[@angelamatt101]

I want to make a comment but I cant stop crying .......this is beautiful

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Angela How are you doing today?

[@countrygirl1725]

My mother and her sister went through the same thing. My mother's name was changed. Her biological mother was told that she was deceased. My older brother Brian found our mother's biological mother she finally got to meet her she only got to be in her life for about a year and my mother passed away at the age of 55 21 years ago and my biological grandmother passed away a year later after her. My brother found her sister my Aunt a few years back and I finally got to speak to her for the first time the other day my brother and my older sister have already met our aunt. But that was a lot of secrecy and name changing and people tell another people that that person was deceased. I'm getting ready to do my DNA test my brother already did his so I already know a lot of things and people that I'm related to. All that matters is that you find the people that are your family your blood meet them say hello I exist I'm here I love you and make new memories together and be a happy family and be at peace God bless you both I know what you going through 🙏🌹

[@ElsjeMassyn]

I have never heard a more beautiful story than this one. Thank you for sharing

[@maryskinner1329]

he looks like a white version of the Rock same lines around the mouth when he smiles. Very handsome. Grew up with four brothers then we discovered we had 2 sisters in Nova Scotia only to find out years later that we had another 5 siblings in Saskatchewan. ( Canada ) I have not met 4 of them yet.

[@mickeyj6921]

Such a beautiful and gutwrenching story. I'm listening to thr beautiful song he wrote for his sister and I'm reduced to tears sincerely. This really touched my heart. Thr full circle of it all. 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@lesiarucker6491]

What an inspiration 👏🏽 🙌🏼

[@ffqueen]

So thankful for this reunion. Life can be something!

[@Dragonflyloverncountrymusic]

Kitt this is a beautiful story at the end. It's a wonderful thing that you and your sister did DNA test that helped God bring you back together again. I'm extremely emotional over the fact you adopted 3 siblings. May God Bless Your Beautiful Family. Your music is wonderful, I can't wait to get a copy of The Adoption Story. You have truly blessed those 3 children beyond major. Merry CHRISTmas to all.

[@omolaraodiondavis3601]

DNA is one thing God gave us

[@SNATCHED_BY_DIEGO]

Thanks for making me cry …seriously didn’t think I would cry but then…..YOU ADOPTED SIBLINGS YEA THANKS IM AT WORK IN TEARS 😭 ❤

[@nimabarrie39]

The Adoption agency need to stop changing adopted children's name please, So they can find their siblings in the social media website

[@portiam1112]

What a beautiful story!

[@carolinemarch2626]

What a beautiful family. Much love and respect to you all.

[@conniehaag4132]

What sustaining love for his sister!

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Deeply moving…😢😔😥 I too was a foster child/teen till emancipation. Still have heavy moments of sadness being abandoned and most recently. Now parentless since losing my beloved adopted mom a year it’ll be this coming Sunday.💔😥💔 It’s a very difficult and rough personally time feeling like an orphan and like, Kitt stated and explained so well here. There’s a hole within your heart always I feel it personally often.😢😔😰 I really miss my beloved adopted mom & dad always will, and still wonder. What my life would’ve been like, or could’ve been like if my biological mom and dad were different although I’d never meet the mom I never had. It’s just incredibly sad and deeply difficult/personally painful.💔

[@lahawk2931]

So sorry for your loss and the feeling of abandonment by your bio parents. I've not experienced this so cannot relate, but didn't have the best childhood with my bio parents and that dysfunction follows us into adulthood. May you find peace, contentment and fulfillment in other areas of your life that help to ease your pain. Send warm thoughts your way. 🥰

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

@@lahawk2931 How sweet and very sincere of you, thank you so much I certainly appreciate it dear, really.❤️‍🩹🙏🏾❤️‍🩹

[@lahawk2931]

@@michaeld.williamsiii9026 I am sincere. I truly believe that we are all family. We should be here for each other and to help one another get through this thing called life. It is not difficult to be kind, caring, and compassionate. May the blessings of the season shine down upon you and yours.

[@lahawk2931]

@@michaeld.williamsiii9026 I am sincere. I truly believe that we are all family. We should be here for each other and to help one another get through this thing called life. It is not difficult to be kind, caring, and compassionate. May the blessings of the season shine down upon you and yours.

[@Robert-bb9wi]

We humans all know we are connected at a subconscious level even as we demonize each other ,but to have missing in your life someone who tethers you to this world like a parent is incredibly painful

[@jerrybarnett3917]

I keep saying it GOD IS SOO GOOD

[@12mkoonce]

Beautiful story! Had me in tears.

[@brandyramos9372]

Great heartfelt story. I'm so happy sister n brother reunited. 😭

[@martharinebiseko1457]

Heart breaking, heart warming and emotionally beautiful parts

[@zenadhunt7067]

This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!

[@torchisahall6915]

🥺😥🥺😥 God is truly amazing in children 😢 as a child we only know love. Society need to pause and rewind. Love heals the heart. I see you I see love. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mwhitehall889]

Love that Kitty adopted all three siblings. Blessings.

[@dyvazhousboutique]

I had tears of joy. Bless him and his wife as well as his sister and the kids. Continued Blessings.

[@vatricegeorge]

Love this story! So beautiful them reuniting and Kit adopting 3 siblings.

[@naturalgalwilliams]

Beautiful. Many blessings ❣

[@ceegabe1555]

GOD bless this man and his family!

[@tamorahjean3348]

We are all adopted by God and this man is just passing on the adoption legacy praise God! I loved this story!

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Jean How are you doing today?

[@ServingVibes]

Beautiful story. I'm so glad they all found each other.

[@teresayeates3437]

I would like to know who made up that story about his sisters death, they have a lot to answer for.

[@oraach]

Could have been mistaken identity seeing that their names were changed along the way

[@junemoore1379]

Just beautiful...........