Since retiring from figure skating in 1984, Scott Hamilton has embraced fatherhood with gold medal-worthy dedication. Married to Tracie Hamilton since 2002, the couple shares four children. Their family expanded in 2008 with the birth of son Maxx, following the arrival of their eldest son, Aidan, in 2003.
In 2014, the Hamiltons welcomed two more members to their family through adoption. Siblings Jean Paul and Evelyne, originally from Haiti, found their forever home in Tennessee. Tracie's volunteer work in Haiti led her to meet Jean Paul, sparking the decision to bring him and his sister into their loving household.
Scott's journey as a father has been intertwined with health challenges. Diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1997, he underwent treatment and achieved remission. Subsequent battles with brain cancer in 2004, 2010, and 2016 tested his resilience. Despite opting out of a third surgery, Scott found unwavering support from his children throughout his cancer fights.
Scott's own adoption story adds a poignant layer to his family narrative. Adopted at 6 weeks old, he tragically lost both his adoptive parents. His mother, Dorothy, passed away in 1977 after battling breast cancer, while his father, Ernest, succumbed to a heart attack in 2015.
Reflecting on his experiences, Scott channeled his personal journey into a children's book titled 'Fritzy Finds a Hat,' inspired by his mother's battle with cancer. His resilience and dedication to family shine through as he navigates the joys and challenges of fatherhood.
Scott's family in Nashville stands as a testament to love, resilience, and the transformative power of adoption. Through life's trials and triumphs, the Hamiltons exemplify the strength found in unity and unwavering familial support.
