Robin Roberts Biography, Age, Height, Family, Education, Wife, Children, Career, Salary, Cancer, GMA, and House

Robin Roberts Biography

Robin Roberts is a famous American television broadcast that is currently working as a news anchor for ABC’s ‘Good Morning America. She started her professional career as a sports anchor for the local TV and radio stations. She worked as a sportscaster on ESPN from 1990 to 2005. He started co-anchoring on ‘Good Morning America in 2005, and she was treated for myelodysplastic syndrome, a chronicled program that made her receive a 2012 Peabody Award for the coverage.

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Robin Roberts Age and Birthday

Robin was born as Robin Rene Roberts on the 23rd of November, 1960, in Tuskegee, Alabama, in the United States of America. She is 60 years old as of 2020, and he, therefore, celebrates her birthday together with her family, friends, and colleagues on the 23rd of November every year. Her next birthday will come on the 23rd of November, 2021, when she will be turning 61 years of age.

Robin Roberts Height and Weight

Robin is a woman of average stature.  She stands at the height of 5 feet and 9 inches, approximated to be 1.753 meters.

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Robin Roberts Parents and Siblings

Roberts’s father is called Lawrence Edward Roberts Jr. while her mother is known as Lucimarian Tolliver. She is the youngest in the family of four children. She, therefore, has three elder siblings, namely, Sally-Anne Roberts, Lawrence E. Roberts Jr. [Nickname as Butch], and Dorothy Roberts McEwen. Robin’s father was a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen. Robin used to play basketball and tennis, among other games, during her leisure time.

Robin Roberts Education

Robin acquired her secondary education in Pass Christian High School, where she graduated in 1979. She, later on, she joined Southern Louisiana State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication.

Robin Roberts Basketball

Basketball was Robin’s favorite game he has ever liked. She was offered a scholarship to play basketball at the University of Louisiana State, but she was reluctant and thought that the school was too big after visiting the campus. She later accepted the scholarship and joined the campus but only to find a tennis scholarship there. She was promised to take the tennis scholarship, and she would be added a journalism scholarship upon her graduation. Robin performed well in the basketball team, thereby becoming the school’s third all-time leading scorer [1,446 points] and rebounder [1,034].  In her senior season, she was able to score 27.6 points in each game. On the 5th of February, 2011, Southern east organized a ceremony to retire Robin’s number 21 Jersey.

Robin Roberts Wife and Children

Roberts met Partner Amber Laign in the year 2005, and that is when they started their romantic relationship. Amber worked as a massage therapist, where he treats people who have discovered from injuries. In 2015, Amber was named as one of the 31 icons of the 2015 LGBT History month by Equality Forum. She acquired her education at the Swedish Institute from 2008 to 1009. Apart from being a therapist, she also has skills in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point massage. Besides, she has worked as a sales representative for Berger and Stevens. Robin and Amber wedded in July 2005 in a beautiful ceremony which was attended by close relatives and friends. They celebrated their 15th anniversary in July 2020, and currently, the life happily with love, peace, and unity. She is not yet blessed with children as of 2020 as she is a lesbian. We are keeping an eye, and we shall update any information regarding her children.

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Robin started working for ABC in June 1995 as a featured reporter for Good Morning America. As a news reporter, she won the Mel Greenburg Media Award in 2011, presented by the WBCA. Primarily, Robin worked as a news anchor at GMA and later on served at ESPN and Good Morning America, thereby making a good contribution to those programs. She was joined by George Stephanopoulos in December 2009 in co-anchoring at GMA after Diana Sawyer had left ABC News. Robin, together with George, made the GMA program to emerge as the number-one morning show, thereby beating NBC’s Today, which had maintained the top spot for 16 years.

ESPN to Good Morning America

Robin was employed by ESPN at the age of 29, and there she hosted the network’s flagship news program, Sportcenter.

Robin Roberts Salary

Roberts is one of the richest journalists in the United States of America. She has an annual salary estimated to be $18 million.

Robin Roberts Net Worth

Robin has a net worth estimated to be $35 million. This includes her money, assets, and income. Journalism is her primary source of income. Through her sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good net worth and lead a better lifestyle.

Robin Roberts’s cancer

In August 2012, Robin underwent treatment for a rare blood pressure that contracted after breast cancer did in 2007. She had a bone marrow transplant in September 2012. She advocated for the born marrow donation through Be the Match and also encouraged her fans to register for the same.

Robin Roberts Awards

  • Arthur Ashe Award presented by basketball Star LeBron James
  • Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
  • Mel Greenburg Media Award

Robin Roberts Wiki

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  • Full Name: Robin Rene Roberts
  • Popular as: Robin Roberts
  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 60 years old
  • Date of Birth: 23rd of November, 1960
  • Place of Birth: Tuskegee, Alabama, in the United States of America
  • Race: White
  • Religion: Christian
  • Height: 1.753 meters
  • Weight: Under review
  • Father’s Name: Lawrence Edward Roberts, Jr.
  • Mother’s Name:  Lucimarian Tolliver
  • Siblings: Sally-Anne Roberts, Lawrence E. Roberts Jr. [Nickname as Butch] and Dorothy Roberts McEwen
  • Sexual Orientation: Lesbian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse: Partner Amber Laign
  • Children:        None
  • Education: Southern Louisiana State University
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Employer: ABC News, GMA
  • Salary: $18 million
  • Net Worth: $35 million

Frequently asked questions about Robin Roberts

Who is Robin Roberts?

Robin Roberts is a famous American television broadcast that is currently working as a news anchor for ABC’s ‘Good Morning America.

How old is Robin Roberts?

Robin was born on the 23rd of November, 1960, in Tuskegee, Alabama, in the United States of America. She is 60 years old as of 2020, and she, therefore, celebrates her birthday together with her family, friends, and colleagues on the 23rd of November every year. Her next birthday will come on the 23rd of November, 2021, when she will be turning 61 years of age.

How long is Robin Roberts?

Robin is a woman of average stature.  She stands at the height of 5 feet and 9 inches, approximated to be 1.753 meters.

Where is Robin Roberts from?

Roberts is originally from Tuskegee, Alabama, in the United States of America.

Is robin Roberts married?

Roberts met Partner Amber Laign in the year 2005, and that is when they started their romantic relationship. Amber worked as a massage therapist, where he treats people who have discovered from injuries. In 2015, Amber was named as one of the 31 icons of the 2015 LGBT History month by Equality Forum. She acquired her education at the Swedish Institute from 2008 to 1009. Apart from being a therapist, she also has skills in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point massage. Besides, she has worked as a sales representative for Berger and Stevens. Robin and Amber wedded in July 2005 in a beautiful ceremony which was attended by close relatives and friends. They celebrated their 15th anniversary in July 2020, and currently, the life happily with love, peace, and unity.

How many children does Robin Roberts have?

She is not yet blessed with children as of 2020 as she is a lesbian. We are keeping an eye, and we shall update any information regarding her children.

How much does Robin Roberts earn?

Roberts is one of the richest journalists in the United States of America. She has an annual salary estimated to be $18 million.

How much is Robin Roberts’s Worth?

Robin has a net worth estimated to be $35 million. This includes her money, assets, and income. Journalism is her primary source of income. Through her sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good net worth and lead a better lifestyle.

Is Robin Roberts alive or dead?

Robin is alive and in good health.

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