NEW YORK (WABC) -- On Tuesday, Robin Roberts celebrates 10 years since her return to Good Morning America after a life-saving bone marrow transplant. "I'm always feeling, if I could be half the woman she is and I don't think anyone comes close, always bringing endless energy and two dazzling decades of dancing. They met in summer 1962, when she was 18 and he was 19. [32] [33] [34] Though friends and co-workers had known about her same-sex relationships, Roberts publicly acknowledged her sexual orientation for the first time in late December 2013. [20], Roberts went to work for ABC News in 1988 as a political correspondent for ABC's World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, continuing to serve part-time as a political commentator at NPR. She was considered one of NPR's "Founding Mothers"[3][4] along with Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer and Nina Totenberg. Roberts told her Instagram followers on August 5 that her show Turning The Tables has been renewed for a second season on Disney +. ", She adds, "Allyship is unadulterated friendship.". Roker said he attended the doctor's appointment alone but regretted not having his wife of 25 years there with him. Lets find out more about the Memphis team members. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABCs Good Morning America, hosts and executive produces the series, along with LeBron James and The SpringHill Company. The streamer just dropped an incredible trailer to preview whats ahead. With 184k followers, JJ can be found on Instagram (@jj_da_bossmso) where he shares photos of his kids, cars, pets, family members and much more. Thank goodness for sisters, that's for sure! I'm just really grateful at this moment.". To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Are Deborah Roberts and Robin Roberts sisters? "Our Good Morning America viewers and my colleagues have been with me through it all, especially my health challenges," she shares. [13], Roberts began working for National Public Radio (NPR) in 1978, working as the congressional correspondent for more than 10 years. What many may not know is that Robin and Sally chose the same career path in life: journalism. JJ Da Boss real name is Jonathan Day and hes the lead racer on the Memphis team. ", Calling her "so easy to be with," Champion, 60, praised Roberts, "Most people who are on camera hold a part of themselves in reserve and give a version of them. "Some days I just feel I am doing all of this," Tina said 14 years ago. "What I have really appreciated, and what I feel an ally does, is that when they're at a dinner party and the conversation turns to LGBTQ+ or anything that's in my world, that your ally speaks up. The Good Morning America anchor, 62, is marking the tenth anniversary of her return to the ABC morning show after undergoing a bone marrow transplant, which she received from sister Sally-Ann in 2012. How sweet! He can stand back and look at any road and then come up with a tune that will get him down the street every single time. Robin Roberts is lending her support to Al Roker and his wife, Deborah Roberts . Back in 2013, Deborah tweeted: "Proud to know my sister / friend Robin Roberts." "I won't have a big celebration, but I do see a quiet evening with Sweet Amber, who has had her own cancer battle recently, reflecting on our blessings and our health.". Only God could have made the matchI have to give all glory, honor, and praise to Him," she added. [17] From 1981 to 1984, in addition to her work at NPR, she also cohosted The Lawmakers, a weekly public television program on Congress. Because Robin was our superstar and I said to her, 'For me, it's not even a question. The father of three then had an MRI and a biopsy that confirmed the cancer on Sept. 29. Night Force 1973 Nova Promod Image Gallery This slideshow requires JavaScript. Her coverage of the Iran-Contra Affair for that program won her the Edward Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting in 1988. My heart goes out to both he and Deb. I have arrived for our interview with an album packed full of images from the remarkable life of the 54-year-old coanchor of ABC's Good Morning America, and, to my amazement, from the moment Roberts sees the first photo, her tears flow freely.She dabs at the stream with a soon-to-be drenched tissue, while laughing, gesticulating and sharing her very personal memories . Lee is one of the famous racers on the cast of Street Outlaws: Memphis. Please wait for the page to reload. "I am incredible grateful and truly humbled. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. JJ Da Boss' family explored as fans ask if he and Lee Roberts are related. Laign was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year and struggled with. [11] She graduated from Wellesley College in 1964, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in political science. Robin Roberts is lending her support to Al Roker and his wife, Deborah Roberts. Mrs. Roberts was You can share 5 more gift articles this month. The episode topics featured in the series include the following: Robin Roberts has an intimate conversation with hilarious comedian Loni Love, actress/singer Chrissy Metz and beloved television personality Kelly Osbourne about discovering and giving themselves grace. [37] They resided in Bethesda, Maryland. [38] They had two children: a son, Lee, and a daughter, Rebecca. "She was the new kid on the block," JJ said of Roberts, "yet she came to us and made a kinship to us. Not a subscriber? So it turns out, Deborah Roberts and Robin Roberts, who were born just two months apart in 1960, are not sisters. Article continues below advertisement to . Since launching in 2013, the show has gone on to have multiple spin-off series including America's List and No Prep Kings. [24] During a subsequent interview, Roberts contested Ortiz's claim that an American was among her captors. The longtime couple first met in 2005 on a blind date set up by mutual friends and have been together ever since. What do you think?' [18] Starting in 1992, Roberts served as a senior news analyst and commentator for NPR, primarily on the daily news program Morning Edition. She was successfully treated at the time[40] but died from complications of the disease in Washington, D.C., on September 17, 2019. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. [39] Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts Season 2 (March 15) Disney+. Sometimes he is credited as Robert Allen or Lee J. Roberts. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. Robin said of Deborah, her ABC News colleague, "I have been almost in constant contact with her and helping her navigate. and. As they transition to new seasons of their lives, how do they ensure longevity? But perhaps the most touching thing about their sisterhood is that Robin was able to take a bone marrow donation from Sally-Ann that saved her life when she was battling myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) back in 2012. "And that's why GMA, ABC's Owned Television Stations, and some of our ABC affiliates have teamed up with Be The Match to hold bone marrow registry drives ahead of my 10-year anniversary. In addition to Roberts and James, the series is executive produced by an incredible team of women, BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. "As I said back in 2013, I waited 174 days to be healthy enough to say, 'Good morning, America,'" she recalls. Robin Roberts says her first sign of cancer was a lump in her breast. The series was originally developed by Roberts and Philip Byron, SpringHills senior vice president of Unscripted and Documentaries. It's what first drew me to the career as a little girl in Mississippi. "Our Robin has a whole lot of heart.". When not working, Nicholas can be found playing with his 5 dogs, listening to pop music or eating mozzarella sticks. You've got a chance to be on GMA!' Robin Roberts gets personal with actresses Marsai Martin, Brooke Shields and Sheryl Lee Ralph. To mark the anniversary, Roberts plans on spending time with her longtime partner, Amber Laign. For me, this anniversary is about faith and hope. It just happens, and I'm so grateful to him [and] Shelley Ross, who was an [executive producer] at the time. The cancer was detected during a routine physical when Roker's doctor found that he had an "elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA)" in his bloodwork results. In a similar female empowerment spirit, Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts will grace Disney+ with its second season on March . An adaptive racer, Lee has proven that he can take on virtually any race that is tossed at him. The TV host and her co-stars have been fortunate enough to get a . Roberts was a Roman Catholic. "First of all," Robin says, "bless the allies in the world. 48,947 talking about this. Online, HollywoodLife, Discover Los Angeles, Oscar.com and Hollywood.com. She previously contributed to E! Roberts was a Roman Catholic. It's not a montage of highlights of things that we've done. In fact, they are not related at all! Through it all, they find solace in building, supporting and being supported by their communities. "I feel badly, because I didn't tell Deborah to come with me," he said. She began her journalism career as an intern at Good Morning America and Access Hollywood. [12], Roberts' first job in journalism was at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., where she was host of its weekly public affairs program Meeting of the Minds. You know what? ", Robin says Deborah has taught her the meaning of the word through both actions and words. ", "And we went over to the corner and you said, 'I have a chance to be on GMA but a lot of people think I should stay at ESPN and not move, just cover sports. It's been wonderful," said Roberts, 61, adding later, "To be with you all I am so abundantly blessed. Turning this off will opt you out of personalized advertisements delivered from Google on this website. For more from PEOPLE's cover story with Robin Roberts, pick up this week's issue, on newsstands Friday! Don't have a commenting profile? The dedication to inner work, finding balance and their belief in themselves has led each of these women down their own paths. Robin, you should go to GMA!' Good Morning America airs weekdays at 7 a.m. JJ Da Boss is one of the show's long-standing cast . "I was a typical teenager," she admitted. "They've seen me bald, they've seen me at barely 100 lbs., but ten years after returning to GMA, today they see me thriving. But with Deb, I can just be me and I always was able to be me. She retired in 2018, and at the time, Robin hosted an honorary interview with her sister to celebrate all of her success. It's about the people we've met, hopefully the impact we've been able to have.". Robin Roberts knows what an ally is and she's "forever grateful" to have found one in her colleague Deborah Roberts. She loved to work and meeting people. She found support when she came out from colleagues ("I was so inspired by my dear, dear friend, and GMA colleague Sam Champion," she shares) and from her sister Dorothy. Lanae Brody. During a 2006 interview with ABC News, Deborah explained how Tina was the caretaker of her elderly parents since she lived closest to them at the time. Robin Roberts is crying. [15] Because of her early involvement as a female journalist in the network at a time when women were not often involved in journalism at the highest levels, she has been called one of the "founding mothers of NPR. And once she got past that, the reporter in her kinda took over. Twitter Debates 16-Year Age Gap Between Jaylen Brown & Mouthwatering Meemaw Bernice Burgos, Barbie Gyal Nicki Minaj Returns From Hiatus And Sets Di Road Ablaze At Trinidad Carnival 2023, Rain Pon Meeee: Ashanti Reminds Everyone How Feathered And FINE She Was At Trinidad Carnival 2019, Chle Bailey Gets Chastised Over Chris Brown Collab; Kiely Williams Enters Chat & Trades Shade With Cantankerous Crooner, Funniest (And Pettiest) Tweets From NBA All-Star Weekend 2023. She worked for Wendys for 21 years and most recently Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco. I see this truly as something that God did. Unafraid to pursue their calling, these women have had to validate themselves time and time again through the many chapters of their lives and careers. The first season of the series, which won the 2022 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Informative Talk Show, is now streaming on Disney+. Since launching in 2013, the show has gone on to have multiple spin-off series including Americas List and No Prep Kings. 1. To share condolences online, please visit http://www.HopeMemorial.com. "When he started, he closed his door and said, 'I always like to have these discussions face to face,'" Roker recalled of being told the diagnosis. "I just dont see it as something that I did. Robin is preceded in death by her father Douglas F. Cheverie. Courtesy Robin Roberts Nearly one year prior, in June 2012, Roberts announced to "GMA" viewers that she had been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a condition that occurs when blood cells don't form and don't work properly, according to the National Cancer Institute. Roberts and Reni Calister are executive producers for Rockn Robin Productions. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Deborah, 59, who was born and raised in Georgia, has an older sister named Tina Clarington. Roberts is just a common last name, so it's not totally crazing that they share it. , Exercise your consumer rights by contacting us below Privacy Policy, customerservice@streetoutlawsokc.com On top of that, he has a knack for working on and updating his signature race car, a 1973 Chevrolet Nova, to take on whatever track he's facing. 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