"She was the new kid on the block," JJ said of Roberts, "yet she came to us and made a kinship to us. [24] During a subsequent interview, Roberts contested Ortiz's claim that an American was among her captors. "What I have really appreciated, and what I feel an ally does, is that when they're at a dinner party and . 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. The adorable couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on August 21, 2019. "And of course, when she was saying this, in my head I was going, 'Are you kidding? Robin Roberts gets personal with actresses Marsai Martin, Brooke Shields and Sheryl Lee Ralph. In honor of the anniversary, GMA will team up with Be The Match a nonprofit organization operated by the National Marrow Donor Program which will kick off #GMAswab2save bone marrow registry drives across the country on Feb. 15. Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts is produced by Rockn Robin Productions and The SpringHillCompany. It has been widely reported that the two anchors came to blow last year amid allegations of sexual assault by a Good Morning America producer. And we were pioneers, as two women co-anchoring the broadcast. Lee drives a '73 Chevy Nova he calls Nightforce that's got a big block Chevy motor and two kits of nitrous. While speaking with Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, the 60-year-old . 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. You've got a chance to be on GMA!' Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts Season 2 (March 15) Disney+. Because that was my comfort zone. She appeared on air at AfterBuzz TV. She also has an older brother named Lawrence Jr. (aka Butch). to Douglas Francis Cheverie and Janice Duran. Lees Discovery channel bio reads: Even if hes not the loudest in the MSO family, hes still one of the toughest to beat.. Robin is 58 years old and was born on December 1964. I'm feeling good! [38] They had two children: a son, Lee, and a daughter, Rebecca. [21] The two were replaced as anchors in September 2002 by George Stephanopoulos. Well, that doesn't sound good.' Her coverage of the Iran-Contra Affair for that program won her the Edward Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting in 1988. Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Victorian era remains found in Sanford identified after 6-year search, School librarians fight legislation to ban books considered obscene, Man accused of killing woman in Portland was known to her family, Portland Planning Board approves 162 units of affordable housing in North Deering, Arline Saturdayborn of South Portland, a teacher to the end, 81. 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Robin Roberts took to Instagram on Monday to celebrate the end of her partner, Amber Laign's radiation treatment. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere, Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lee_Roberts&oldid=1109806419, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles lacking in-text citations from March 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 September 2022, at 23:59. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. 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. From 1966 until her death, Roberts was married to Steven V. Roberts, a professor and fellow journalist. How did they find the path to get there? Thankfully, I had done self-exams, and so I realized . But with Deb, I can just be me and I always was able to be me. I just knew I wanted to be able to help others share their story.". This seasons guests include Brooke Shields, Chloe Kim, Chrissy Metz, Dionne Warwick, Hayley Kiyoko, Kelly Osbourne, Kyla Pratt, Loni Love, Marsai Martin, Rita Wilson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Yaya DaCosta. Shes back! "And I was like, 'Uh oh. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. It's about the people we've met, hopefully the impact we've been able to have.". These women pursued their dream from a very young age and are connected by their love and commitment to performance. 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She was successfully treated at the time[40] but died from complications of the disease in Washington, D.C., on September 17, 2019. You must be logged into the website to comment. "This man, talk about somebody who is resilient, already back at work. "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. "And so I remember being overcome with emotion about how fortunate and truly blessed I'd been to be able to say those three words. ", Robin says Deborah has taught her the meaning of the word through both actions and words. For more on PEOPLE's 2022 Pride Issue, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day. ", "That's what this is about," Roberts said, tearing up. In season two, Roberts gets personal with a new group of Hollywoods iconic women, where they reveal new insights into their incredible journeys on their path to purpose. Both Deborah Roberts and Robin Roberts are both well-known journalists for ABC, so there's no surprise that there has been a slew of questions over the years about whether or not the two journalists are related since they share the same last name. Roberts was also inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2000. [25] It was later revealed that Patton Boggs, the law firm of Roberts' brother Tommy, was paid by the Guatemalan government to promote a more positive image of the regime, which was widely criticized internationally for human rights abuses. 1. Robin says Deborah has taught her the meaning of the word through both actions and words. While there isn't much information about whether Deborah has more siblings, she has hinted that she does have more than just Tina after stating in the interview that she and her siblings were trying to help out more with their parents. While speaking with Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, the 60-year-old Good Morning America anchor shared an uplifting message for Roker, 66, and Deborah, 60, after his prostate cancer diagnosis last month. "Congratulations on an incredible 20-year career. "Just don't compare your despair," she said. Roberts told her Instagram followers on August 5 that her show Turning The Tables has been renewed for a second season on Disney +. ", RELATED VIDEO: Robin Roberts on Faith, Love and the Power of Visibility: 'We Can All Be Accidental, Incidental Activists'. Nicholas Rice is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. 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"Bless you. Over the years, Roberts. ET on ABC. Register to comment for free or subscribe to support our work. Since launching in 2013, the show has gone on to have multiple spin-off series including America's List and No Prep Kings. "Great medical care and the love of friends and family it goes a long way," said Roker. "Good news is we caught it early. [13][14] After moving with her husband Steve, also a journalist, to New York City, she found work in 1967 as a reporter for Cowles Communications. All Rights Reserved. Exercise Your Rights. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. " King added. "Seeing the videos and images renews my faith in scientific advancement, renews my faith in selfless actions for others, renews my faith in God certainly, and energizes me that the best is still yet to come.". Sometimes he is credited as Robert Allen or Lee J. Roberts. Last month, Roker revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer during a Today show broadcast. ", 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. Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts will return for Season 2 on Disney+ next month. Street Outlaws is a Discovery series that follows the lives of street racers in the USA. Each episode features profoundly moving and inspirational conversations centering around real-life topics, including grace, fulfillment, certainty and community. Deborah, 59, who was born and raised in Georgia, has an older sister named Tina Clarington. Mrs. Roberts was born May 17, 1962 in Boston, Mass. BIDDEFORD Mrs. Robin Lee Roberts, 59, of Biddeford, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, following a sudden illness. ", "While I was fortunate that my sister Sally-Ann was a match for me, many others must turn to the bone marrow registry to find their match," she continues. 'Good Morning America' Anchor Robin Roberts Is Happily Dating Amber Laign, Robin Roberts Is Surrounded by Love During the Coronavirus Quarantine, Al Roker May Be a TV Personality, but He's Also a Proud Dad of Three, Latest Good Morning America News and Updates. Is it us or is it so hard to keep up with who's related and who's not in the public eye? My heart goes out to both he and Deb. Lee is one of the famous racers on the cast of Street Outlaws: Memphis. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Robin and his wife are blessed with three beautiful daughters and grandchildren. ", "I remember that! Robin, 61, first met Deborah, also 61, when Robin was at Good Morning America and Deborah was reporter for ABC News. What many may not know is that Robin and Sally chose the same career path in life: journalism. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. The connection was instant. [17] From 1981 to 1984, in addition to her work at NPR, she also cohosted The Lawmakers, a weekly public television program on Congress. "It's a good newsbad news kind of thing," he said at the time. She has a special connection to the audience, and all of us," said Stephanopoulos, 61. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. ", Then, about a week later, the Today weatherperson gave fans an update on his health, writing on his Twitter and Instagram account, "Relieved to let you all know that my #prostatecancer surgery is done and back home.". Laign was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year and struggled with. 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