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Robin Roberts
- Robin Roberts was born on March 19, 1961.
- He is an American television personality, sports reporter, and television host.
- Roberts began his career as a sportscaster for WGN-TV in Chicago.
- He has been a main anchor for Good Morning America since 2006.
- Roberts has covered numerous major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NBA Finals.
- He has received multiple Emmy Awards for his work as a sportscaster.
- Roberts is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
- He is a six-time Emmy Award winner.
- Roberts previously co-hosted *SportsNation* with Jenny Dean.
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Career
- Robin Roberts began his Major League Baseball career with the Atlanta Braves in 1993.
- He played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1996-1999), the Boston Red Sox (2002-2003), and the New York Yankees (2004-2007).
- Roberts was an American League All-Star in 2004.
- He batted .239 over 13 MLB seasons with 167 home runs and 804 RBIs.
- Roberts retired from professional baseball in 2011.
- He is a studio analyst for ESPN.
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Anchor
- Robin Roberts began his broadcasting career at WFSB-TV in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1988.
- He joined ESPN in 1990, initially as an anchor for ESPN2.
- Roberts has been the main anchor for ESPN's flagship program, *SportsCenter*, since 2005.
- He has covered numerous major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, the World Series, the NBA Finals, and the Olympics.
- Roberts has hosted numerous ESPN specials and events.
- In 2015, he co-hosted *Dancing with the Stars*.
- He has received multiple Emmy Awards for his work at ESPN.
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Personal Life
- Robin Roberts was born on July 26, 1961, in Stamford, Connecticut.
- He is married to Jurnee Smollett-Roberts, whom he met on the set of *The View*.
- They have two children: Jagger and Asha Roberts.
- Roberts was previously married to Angelique La Roche, from 1992 to 1999.
- Prior to his career in television, Roberts was a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot.
- He has spoken publicly about his battle with stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with in 2008.
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Family
- Robin Roberts was born on March 19, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- His father, Ronald Roberts, was a former Philadelphia Eagles football player.
- His mother, Mary Roberts, passed away in 2013.
- He has two brothers: Michael Roberts and John Roberts.
- He is married to Jordan Krisko, whom he married in 2015.
- They have a son together named Jack Roberts, born in 2017.
- Roberts has a daughter, Brynn Roberts, from a previous relationship.
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Father: Kevin Roberts
- Kevin Roberts is Robin Roberts' father.
- Kevin Roberts is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.
- Kevin Roberts served 22 years in the Army, including a tour in Vietnam.
- Kevin Roberts is a Purple Heart recipient.
- Kevin Roberts is Robin Roberts’ step-father due to his marriage to Michelle Roberts.
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Mother: William Roberts
- Robin Roberts’s father is named William Roberts.
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Relationships
- Robin Roberts is married to Jurnee Smollett-Roberts.
- They have two children together: Jagger and Noah.
- Roberts has two children from a previous relationship with Leah Remini: Lyric and Hudson.
- He was previously married to Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
- Roberts's father, Jimmy Roberts, was a former professional football player.
- His mother, Patricia Roberts, is a former Miss Pennsylvania USA.
- He has three siblings: former NFL player William Roberts, and identical twin brothers, Craig and Kevin Roberts.
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Partner: Deborra-Lee Furness
- Robin Roberts met actress Deborra-Lee Furness on the set of the television series "Hill Street Blues" in 1992.
- They married in Melbourne, Australia, on January 29, 1999.
- They have two daughters together: Scarlett Roberts (born 2000) and Kenya Roberts (born 2003).
- Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actress and producer.
- Roberts has publicly credited Furness with helping him overcome his struggles with addiction.
- They reside together in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Children
- Robin Roberts was born on March 18, 1961, in Cadillac, Michigan.
- His father, Robert Roberts, was a race car driver.
- His mother, Patricia Roberts, was a teacher.
- He has two older brothers, Robert Roberts Jr. and William Roberts.
- He was raised in a Catholic household.
- Robin Roberts briefly attended Michigan State University but left to pursue a career in sports.
- He and actress Deborra-Lee Furness married in 1999.
- They have two children together: Scarlett Roberts (born 2001) and Echo Roberts (born 2005).
- Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actress.
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Deborra-Lee Furness
- Robin Roberts is married to actress Deborra-Lee Furness.
- Deborra-Lee Furness was married to actor Jim Bollwitt from 1984 to 1995.
- They have two children together: Jackson Bollwitt and Catlyn Bollwitt.
- Deborra-Lee Furness was born in Melbourne, Australia, on June 23, 1966.
- Deborra-Lee Furness has a daughter, actress Quinn Furness, from a previous relationship.
- Robin Roberts and Deborra-Lee Furness met on the set of the film *Sweet Talk* in 1999.
- They have been married since February 1, 2002.
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Siblings
- Robin Roberts has two brothers: William Roberts and Robert Roberts.
- William Roberts is a former professional football player who played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets.
- Robert Roberts is a retired U.S. Army officer and former Army Ranger.
- Robin Roberts was born into a military family; his father, Robert Roberts, was a career Army officer.
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George Roberts
- Robin Roberts is the younger brother of Michael Roberts, who tragically died in 1990.
- Michael Roberts was a U.S. Army Captain and a recipient of the Silver Star Medal for his actions in Somalia.
- Robin Roberts has spoken extensively about the profound impact Michael's death had on his life and career.
- Robin Roberts' father is Robert Roberts, a former U.S. Army soldier.
- Robin Roberts has three older sisters: Mary Roberts, Donna Roberts, and Patricia Roberts.
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Life Events
- Robin Roberts was born on March 19, 1961, in Stamford, Connecticut.
- He served six tours in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot.
- Roberts was honorably discharged from the Army in 1993.
- Roberts was diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2003.
- He publicly announced his remission in 2005.
- Roberts married Deborra-Lee Furness in 1999.
- They have two children: Scarlett Roberts and Jacob Roberts.
- Roberts adopted Furness's son, Luke Furness, in 2002.
- He received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Columnist in 2018.
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Date of Birth: 1961-07-08
- Robin Roberts was born on July 8, 1961.
- He married Crystal Gayle in 1993.
- Roberts has three children: Madison, Robert Jr., and Jacoby.
- He is a twin brother to actor Tom Roberts.
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Place of Birth: Windsor, Connecticut
- Robin Roberts was born in Windsor, Connecticut.