Friends Of 12 Years Learn They’re Half Brothers After Genetic Test | TODAY

Walter Gordy took a 23andMe test to learn his medical history after he was diagnosed with lymphoma, only to discover he and his friend of 12 years, Mark Tolson, are half brothers. The two, along with their moms, share their story on the 3rd hour of TODAY.
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Friends Of 12 Years Learn They’re Half Brothers After Genetic Test | TODAY

[@lizannfortune5098]

Literally brother from another mother.😀😀😀😀😀

[@qc9329]

Yes...LITERALLY. This is a great story.

[@sakurakou2009]

father have alot to explain through 😅

[@lindah.2815]

@@sakurakou2009 Sperm Donor they chose the same one.

[@sakurakou2009]

@@lindah.2815 I do not believe it but ok .

[@MoneyComethToshelia]

🤣🤣🤦

[@jaclynjaye9416]

Shout out to the two women who raised such nice gentlemen!

[@TheSuperbeauty24]

Yes they did a great job

[@highlyfavoredMG]

Yes they did good

[@cecestyme7142]

Amen 😊

[@vw1649]

Yes, indeed.

[@karenmoriarty5754]

Yes, Brownie lover!

[@ashleyhartford6048]

Both mothers are very educated I know them one was professor and the other one was a doctor.

[@sylviaruth5008]

Were the women ever married, and did they give birth to other children?

[@ashleyhartford6048]

@@sylviaruth5008 no

[@sunnyedaize1262]

@@sylviaruth5008 one was married

[@rasheedawilliams4395]

@@ashleyhartford6048 the older man's mom was married. It said they divorced when he was young.

[@ashleyhartford6048]

@@rasheedawilliams4395 no they both got the same donor from sperm bank. ..... Watch it again please.

[@Skylightatdusk]

This is why people should be careful they do not accidentally marry their siblings.

[@nzinga8]

Yes these story's are nice but they always worry me. Like are there any safeguards in place???

[@sunnyedaize1262]

@@nzinga8 nope. Best bet is dna.

[@nzinga8]

@@sunnyedaize1262 that is crazy

[@rubycat1170]

There was recently a guy on reddit who did the test and found out his girlfriend was his half sister. However they both knew they were sperm donor babies from the same area so they should have really considered it before.

[@nosbigem]

Skylightatdusk I agree with you. That could have been a disaster.

[@elainetaylor6941]

They both look alike!!

[@JazzoRenee]

Not really, they look like their moms.

[@pgee6911]

Right across those eyes!!

[@shaynation2634]

They really do

[@elainetaylor6941]

Look alike is not saying they are twins!!!!! they have the same mannerism, the same hygienic style of how they groom themselves, they have familiar eyes, the way they laugh. that's looking alike

[@neicey28]

Elaine Taylor They have that sibling resemblance.

[@SARAI7HJ]

The positive side - brothers and not from cheating.

[@tblk1860]

Papa was a rolling stone. These women screwed the same guy! Period! Cleaned up for tv.

[@alisongardner7476]

InIT!!!

[@rosalialekganyane76]

Lol my papa was a rolling stone. It's nothing to be ashamed of, dude has 9 children that we know of from three different women

[@conniepage8025]

😆 😆

[@shantelgoggins6443]

@@tblk1860 Exactly in the beginning it was said Walt parents divorced so the father hooked up with the other mother and got her pregnant

[@lola4664]

Side Note: You can tell their father's beard is/was FIRE

[@vdodd123]

They look alike.. So handsome

[@rantsandfaves]

You're too stupid! 😀 Hairline don't lie though

[@Tanisme777]

😂

[@jeimy2704]

Lmao

[@Indicadores-de-problemas]

😹😹😹😹😹

[@jojohns9670]

So at the sperm bank, both women clearly selected 6'4", handsome, strong black man!

[@19GENESE13]

Joshua Johns I was wondering what their selection criteria was too🤣

[@tmonroe3807]

With beard😂

[@toniagraham-king6208]

Forget the sperm, can I meet the donor?

[@zoraidacastro5403]

@@toniagraham-king6208 your too funny

[@shawns4751]

Yes!!!!

[@valerie4912]

Can we talk about how beautiful these Mothers are?? Wow! I see a movie in the making with this story.

[@prislaem3838]

Valerie Angela Bassett will play both mothers!

[@valerie4912]

Prisla Em Hahahahaha!!! She could. She should!!!

[@LFlax]

@@prislaem3838 🤣🤣 She sure can! Lol. But Alfre Woodard may have a shot at one of the roles too.

[@jusme9400]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I hope

[@leesteal4458]

Definitely. 😄

[@NiamhCreates]

Those mothers are drop-dead gorgeous! Handsome sons, too!

[@LSERA13]

They're sitting the exact same way!

[@JayB_Cnt]

Lmao...they must be brothers then 😂😂😂😂

[@sonsy2001]

Did you notice how they clasp their hands?

[@LSERA13]

@@sonsy2001 yes!!! We work so hard to be individuals when so much of who we are is baked in, lol.

[@hembafantilley-gyado9168]

And walk the same way too

[@confidencesmozamomokhemisa4389]

I was just thinking bout that 😃

[@neeshespieces]

These “brothers” are FINE! 😍

[@charlenepleas6815]

Neeshpeesh1234 yes

[@immernassir3638]

Yaaaaaaaaas😍🔥

[@mychloebaby1]

Yes they are!

[@satob7690]

Yea they are❤

[@melliott4512]

Neeshpeesh1234 yes

[@christopherfunnyboybrown3271]

2 Brothas who are Brothers....😃

[@floridagirl386]

Lol

[@LFlax]

Haha..

[@riz-rq9wr]

from another mother lol

[@Army_Brat1980]

Perfectly said!

[@maxinekeys2869]

😇💯✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@sexyndacityable]

This is proof that nothing is a coincidence and everything happens for A reason

[@vw1649]

I totally agree.

[@paulagrey6013]

Everything....

[@zoraidacastro5403]

Definitely

[@Mrxzested]

KingsMOmmy124 I truly believe it.

[@saveriosalemme5366]

I admire their faith in God.

[@dawnwright6924]

They are some good looking men though!

[@kimkardashian9543]

Right

[@vw1649]

I second that emotion...Lol

[@mychloebaby1]

Mmhumm, delicious! 😋😋

[@Ddych81]

Yes

[@vw1649]

I paused my computer at 4:56 to respond to some comments. When I looked back up again I realized that the half brothers both sit exactly the same, cross their hand/fingers the same, dress in the same style, hold their mouths the same and both look down the same, almost a mirror image of each other. Wow!!!

[@riod7559]

Found I had a 1/2 sister on Ancestry.com last December. Happy for you two!👍

[@alfonsom8286]

Are you going to look for her?

[@aadentrn6475]

They also have a third brother they don't know about. His name is James Harden.

[@leelanyenwoe3992]

Aaden you're crazy you got me cracking up...i thought sure it was something real you were talking about their third brother any way, that was a good joke

[@brandiabbs1589]

Aaden Trn 😂😂😂😂nbs

[@omiadi7485]

Yes!😂

[@deniset6367]

I’m about to google James harden, so I can laugh too lol

[@mrsrussell]

🤣🤣they do look like him

[@tinasoblessed6350]

Blessings to All of them! They actually look just alike, it's weird nobody noticed how much they look alike! May he continue to be Cancer free!🙏🏻🙏🏻❤🤗

[@clarissagiles734]

Tina So Blessed in Jesus’s name!

[@asamuel3974]

Even their mannerisms are so similar

[@shinecam1]

Tina So Blessed I did, but yet they look like their Mothers.

[@alisongardner7476]

Amen to that One...

[@teresaburch23]

The men said people said that, but they didn't think so. When best friends hang out like sister and brother, they will pick up same mannerisms and some look alike.

[@kylerobin6718]

Beautiful people inside and out! Congratulations to all!

[@mrsc7517]

Pause for thought, this story has a happy ending,but should act as a cautionary tale, what if one of them was female, and ended up in a relationship. All this talk of God being great is irrelevant.

[@zah1238]

@@mrsc7517 That is why Islam forbids sperm donors, or having relationship outside of marriage. God Is Good and Loves what is Good.

[@checkmattee222]

@@mrsc7517 God is Great, but humans aren't. Humans make mistakes with their own two hands. God didn't force no one to hide the truth. People like you always putting the blame on God when something goes wrong lol

[@erika-noel]

This is a beautiful story. I’m so glad they found each other! 💜

[@dbigtime10bt]

Yes, indeed.

[@vw1649]

Me too! You never know what blessings are right around the corner..

[@almelahumphrey530]

Erika Noel urne

[@win30034]

Yes it is as simple as that

[@Noel-Marie4]

They should've led with they were both conceived by a donor 😑

[@scribe712]

I agree. At first I thought their dad slept with both women.

[@Legal.Knievel]

@@scribe712 same

[@janetsbff5974]

Seriously!!!

[@TheSuperbeauty24]

THIS is how THEY operate. Deceivers by nature

[@standingonstilts2560]

🤣🤣🤣 totally agree....

[@camecaedwards6962]

Dad was tall, full of chocolate, handsome and well mannered. Plus extra sweet.

[@CharisSunny]

And had a beard from the gawds 🙌🏼🤣

[@mskells7236]

WOOOW!!!!! YOU CANNOT TELL ME GOD AIN'T GOOD!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@burrellchipssalsa7399]

Ms Kells He is SO SO GOOD! 🙌

[@alisongardner7476]

InIT!

[@angelp9065]

All ways!

[@abcragabc6466]

Oh my goodness, they actually look like twins! What a beautiful story, even out of the darkness they found light and love 💝

[@ericka-denise]

What's the darkness behind it?...

[@chanelturner524]

Ericka-Denise his battle with cancer

[@ericka-denise]

@@chanelturner524 : Ok.

[@sunnyedaize1262]

Twins is a HUGE stretch. They've known each other _12 years_ and never saw any resemblance. They're both tall & have fabulous beards. That's really where their similarities end by what's visible.

[@abcragabc6466]

@@sunnyedaize1262 Are you serious? Just by looking at them through this video it's obvious right away they're brothers. The similarities are so strong, so much so they can pass as twins, not identical but even more than half brothers, and I can create a long list of their exact features. But you go on ahead and see whatever it is your seeing because if you didn't notice it right away, you probably never will. 💝

[@christianlady]

God always uses the foolish things to confound the wise. I am so happy that God has answered your prayers

[@yeyamusic]

Adele Acolatse wow perfect scripture for this lolll

[@gravitatingawaytv]

I bet when people told them they look alike they dismissed it and laughed it off, talk about a compliment being taken literal

[@carolmorrison3776]

They look alike , wow! ... God works in mysterious ways 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@margopenn-taylor9888]

We all just witnessed a miracle and double blessings. Wonderful story!

[@yahairakuiperi6011]

They look like twins!! ❤️

[@mobee21]

Wit no fckin involved 🤯

[@marthaking3765]

M

[@marthaking3765]

v

[@Taytimethursday]

They actually look alike

[@zinaryjohnson5281]

IKR the both favor each other ... almost like fraternal twin

[@mariebrown4814]

Right

[@grandiva035]

They look exactly alike you can tell they're brothers! What a blessing!

[@tbearsghia1]

Those four are amazing people. I am so happy for them. Well wishes for a healthy recovery.

[@clarkclarke]

This is beautiful ....you never know who you are interacting with in life ...good thing that they knew and LIKED each other ...it is definitely a win win for both of them and their moms .

[@keepinglifeflowing8392]

This is the sweetest story!! God bless them!

[@fideliak46]

I would give anything for stories like this any day! Testimonial blessings!

[@maryjoycegilford713]

Amazing! Definitely a divine intervention🙌 I too am a member of the mothers' Church, Wheeler Ave Baptist Church Houston, Texas! Blessings....God is good

[@kieshagomez7002]

Great story!!!! God answers prayers & this is a wonderful example.

[@brinarobinson1]

They really need to keep up with kids from donors. I can imagine that some people are dating and marrying half siblings.

[@thegoodspiritsfamily]

Thank you dear...

[@AllIAm1]

Yup

[@brendaspoon1855]

Two handsome bright young mens who looks like twins. Wow! What a blessing...

[@SupraSoulStar]

Awwww to know they were friends for years, wanted a sibling and were brothers all along made me emotional. Such a blessing, amazing story

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Very very nice.....God Bless them...

[@noirlily3413]

They match so well! Their widows peak!

[@shaunlowekey4525]

Man this is such a beautiful blessing for both Mother’s, and the two brothers were friends before they knew that they were brothers, thank you for sharing this story.

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

They look alike. What makes it even better is that they both already know each other. Go, H-TOWN! Amazing 😇

[@queenbee2447]

Wow! They do look alike.

[@Ebthehousesitter]

This was heartwarming!! Shout out to their moms for raising such great guys!!

[@JernellWells]

I know both ladies and they are amazing women, dedicated to their sons. This was truly AMAZING.

[@0331tate]

I had a friend for 10 yrs I was put in a position to choose between her & my BFF I couldn't make a choice... In the end my BFF went her way & I later came to find the girl who remained my friend is my cousin 🙌🏾 I believe God brought us together & tested our blood bond w that girls envy

[@lalakuma9]

Omg would be so awkward if they weren't friends, but enemies.

[@innerlight4601]

imagine if one of them was girl they could hv ended up married without knowing they're sibiling ...doesn't this concern anyone ?

[@mochamommyATX]

I think you are right. Especially for women who have babies by trash men who lie and mess up the next generation.

[@Black_and_Green]

This is super strange!!

[@wambsmie]

That's what I was thinking too 🤔

[@khadhrikhan1549]

Avid it is a concern I agree

[@collinsrono3754]

If they were **#Butigiege' imagine the horror of finding out they're siblings.😱🤮

[@amyj4438]

My mom and aunt did ancestry and found out the ppl that grew up across the street from them that they played with were their sisters and brother. My mom is 55 and just got confirmation last week. She's been in communication with her brother as well. I'm so happy for her and my aunt.

[@tassianst.bernard7516]

Indeed God is good, may the good Lord continues to bless and keep u all.

[@llw53one]

I’m glad this worked out! Thanks for sharing! Peace and Blessings to all!

[@frieda842]

Beautiful story! You never know what's on the other side of the divine rainbow that awaits a blessed promise. Such humble and loving best friend-brothers💙♡♡💙. May God bless and keep their bond in peace and unity. Good job raising these handsome and respectful men alone (MOMS! ❤❤). Wow!

[@starslove6341]

Both mothers are looking very humble .

[@ameliesayshola8854]

Oooooohhh donor sperm okay. I was like was the father so mysterious nobody realized he slept with both of the mothers! Some kind of phantom lol. But donor sperm makes much more sense!

[@brendacolon1598]

Enjoy your new journey as brothers. What a blessing. Much love.

[@shaynation2634]

Beautiful story. Definitely TV, movie worthy

[@tishsharay7509]

Shay Nation they have movie already like this on Netflix

[@thegoodspiritsfamily]

You ever met a person and your have a strong connection Like your know each others for a long time this is why

[@darkpandemonium2622]

what can be better than finding out your best mate is your brother and the bond they have iis awesome!!

[@cnb4110]

Dad must have been a big guy and smart too.

[@justlue380]

Amazing! Wonderful! Beautiful! So many words to use! Their moms used the same donor, They became friends, now Brothers!!!! This is unbelievable! I love it! 😍

[@darricklong7731]

Amazing..... God bless them and their family.

[@lillanthompson9086]

God have and will

[@ChesterDTBaldwin]

Wonderful story. I was their mom's choir director and it was during the critical time of the cancer treatment. God answers prayers really is an understatement. Thank God for Winifred Tolson....tenorette and Booker Lynne Graves...soprano and these two young brother brothers!

[@marig1972]

Amazing!! Best story Ever!! So happy for them...Glad they found out in time...So they can enjoy the rest of their lives together. :))

[@portugesedove9351]

BEAUTIFUL..Stories like this should be what shows on the news to bring this world to its fullest positive energy and not all the negative and fake news that is bringing all the bad energy to this world of ours.

[@emilia3310]

True! Well said 👍

[@Shyy_Beauty]

Wow! That is such a touching and heartwarming story... ❤❤❤❤

[@indioraj]

They can literally get together and write a screen play about their lives and have it made into a movie. 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲

[@sabbyeight]

Great story!!!

[@leanncarpenter9138]

What Beautiful Mothers these Men have as Role Models. What a Blessed, happy Story. God is Good!

[@hollyaugust2023]

Is he single😢🤣🤣 What a great story. God shows up when you least expected

[@tranquilshorestravelagency9641]

Yes,!

[@Elubial]

Those moms did such a good job raising them.

[@believeityoucanachieveit4531]

Omy, this story is amazing. Great video!

[@connieemerson7549]

Had me in tears what a wonderful video ❤️

[@shilohchiyedzancubencube3624]

They are so alike that they could share a mom and dad!!!

[@verykawashington.5539]

That is so beautiful ❤❤❤❤ what a blessing to be friends and brothers at the same time.

[@TheLilred3777]

who would even think to give this a thumbs down? this is so awesomely cool!

[@truthteller3181]

I didn't know black women used donors so frequently. This is a trip. Good for them

[@cheerxxchick12]

especially at that time . they are adults, that had to been over 20 years ago .

[@Destinay4lyf]

Destiny Marie over 30 years

[@Lostwithinmyself]

This was my question the whole time! And for them to have done it around the same time?? 🤔 Is this what church women was resorting to??

[@Sugabear1976]

@@Lostwithinmyself That's what desperation does... God gave different instructions. Glad God works with us when we take matters into our own hands. #grace

[@ChannelFiend]

I don't see how it's hard to believe. As if only white women go this route. No, Black women get 'in vitro fertilization' too. I have an older family member who went this route.

[@malangejean4457]

They are really look alike, and I'm glad they got to know the truth about each other because it's nice to have a siblings.

[@myrahj1482]

What a beautiful story & blessing. They are so much alike. We are family all over this world so better to spread love cause you never know 💕

[@doreanjean6862]

MATCHING HAIR LINES.....MATCHING NOSES.....MATCHING BEARDS..... ONLY DIFFERENCE IS ONE HAS LESSER EYEBROWS THAN THE OTHER OH AND ONE LIGHT AND ONE DARK

[@SgtPlmFry]

Did you also notice how they sit the same and have similar movements? They're such handsome men too!

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

Glad they found each other and many blessings.

[@amandanbs4037]

This. Is. ❤😍❤😍❤😍❤!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@lisalisafeefee57]

They do favor ....ain’t God Good 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👐🏿👐🏿👐🏿👐🏿

[@tamaraweber3296]

Wonderful story❤️These ladies did a "Great" job raising their sons and everyone is very "Classy" 💙💜🖤💛💚❤️

[@Tanisme777]

Veryyyy classy. Simply beautiful!

[@shirleysavage7725]

BLESSINGS!!!

[@loveyu2778]

Beautiful..absolutely beautiful that now they each have someone to lean on from time to time..

[@Probity100]

The mothers & sons are so humble and beautiful inside out. What a beautiful story

[@melanatedwoman3760]

But they look just alike. How can they not see it. I saw it right away. Congrats gentlemen.

[@aleasemontgomery7845]

OMG, this is such a beautiful heartwarming story. They look so much alike. GOD is so awesome for these two awesome young men to find each other even though they were basically together! Love this!😍🥰❤️🙏🏾✝️

[@keondawashington9877]

I’m such a crybaby. This is so beautiful! ❤️

[@cecestyme7142]

That’s a blessing beautiful blessing, they were already friends. 💕

[@sharonjoi1190]

This is amazing and they do share a resemblance.

[@mpalmer7800]

Wow!! This is a beautiful story ♥️

[@elianetoussaint1084]

Wow Amazing story God bless them all

[@tonyagetsreal8905]

Such a wonderful story🤗. I will do this now.

[@micaonyx5301]

They actually look alike, what a great story.

[@courtneywalker8232]

No shade to these mothers for bringing up these wonderful man, but I am sure they both wanted their father present in their lives

[@Gaia007]

Successful Ladies Live yes!!!

[@bleh449]

@@SuccessfulladiesSoftLife do your research first before you post your assumptions

[@bleh449]

@@SuccessfulladiesSoftLife wrote that too so others reading the comments will do their own research before they run with your opinion.

[@lighthouse6748]

Beautiful story, truth is stranger than fiction! Well wishes all around. Very admirable men.🕊🕊🕊

[@ubn1715]

My son had the same exact thing. 5 years cancer free. Blessings to you all GOD BLESS