Robin Roberts

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Robin Roberts

  1. Robin Roberts was born on March 19, 1961.
  2. He is an American television personality, sports reporter, and television host.
  3. Roberts began his career as a sportscaster for WGN-TV in Chicago.
  4. He has been a main anchor for Good Morning America since 2006.
  5. Roberts has covered numerous major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NBA Finals.
  6. He has received multiple Emmy Awards for his work as a sportscaster.
  7. Roberts is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
  8. He is a six-time Emmy Award winner.
  9. Roberts previously co-hosted *SportsNation* with Jenny Dean.

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Career

  1. Robin Roberts began his Major League Baseball career with the Atlanta Braves in 1993.
  2. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1996-1999), the Boston Red Sox (2002-2003), and the New York Yankees (2004-2007).
  3. Roberts was an American League All-Star in 2004.
  4. He batted .239 over 13 MLB seasons with 167 home runs and 804 RBIs.
  5. Roberts retired from professional baseball in 2011.
  6. He is a studio analyst for ESPN.

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Anchor

  1. Robin Roberts began his broadcasting career at WFSB-TV in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1988.
  2. He joined ESPN in 1990, initially as an anchor for ESPN2.
  3. Roberts has been the main anchor for ESPN's flagship program, *SportsCenter*, since 2005.
  4. He has covered numerous major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, the World Series, the NBA Finals, and the Olympics.
  5. Roberts has hosted numerous ESPN specials and events.
  6. In 2015, he co-hosted *Dancing with the Stars*.
  7. He has received multiple Emmy Awards for his work at ESPN.

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Personal Life

  1. Robin Roberts was born on July 26, 1961, in Stamford, Connecticut.
  2. He is married to Jurnee Smollett-Roberts, whom he met on the set of *The View*.
  3. They have two children: Jagger and Asha Roberts.
  4. Roberts was previously married to Angelique La Roche, from 1992 to 1999.
  5. Prior to his career in television, Roberts was a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot.
  6. 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

  1. Robin Roberts was born on March 19, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  2. His father, Ronald Roberts, was a former Philadelphia Eagles football player.
  3. His mother, Mary Roberts, passed away in 2013.
  4. He has two brothers: Michael Roberts and John Roberts.
  5. He is married to Jordan Krisko, whom he married in 2015.
  6. They have a son together named Jack Roberts, born in 2017.
  7. Roberts has a daughter, Brynn Roberts, from a previous relationship.

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Father: Kevin Roberts

  1. Kevin Roberts is Robin Roberts' father.
  2. Kevin Roberts is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.
  3. Kevin Roberts served 22 years in the Army, including a tour in Vietnam.
  4. Kevin Roberts is a Purple Heart recipient.
  5. Kevin Roberts is Robin Roberts’ step-father due to his marriage to Michelle Roberts.

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Mother: William Roberts

  1. Robin Roberts’s father is named William Roberts.

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Relationships

  1. Robin Roberts is married to Jurnee Smollett-Roberts.
  2. They have two children together: Jagger and Noah.
  3. Roberts has two children from a previous relationship with Leah Remini: Lyric and Hudson.
  4. He was previously married to Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
  5. Roberts's father, Jimmy Roberts, was a former professional football player.
  6. His mother, Patricia Roberts, is a former Miss Pennsylvania USA.
  7. 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

  1. Robin Roberts met actress Deborra-Lee Furness on the set of the television series "Hill Street Blues" in 1992.
  2. They married in Melbourne, Australia, on January 29, 1999.
  3. They have two daughters together: Scarlett Roberts (born 2000) and Kenya Roberts (born 2003).
  4. Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actress and producer.
  5. Roberts has publicly credited Furness with helping him overcome his struggles with addiction.
  6. They reside together in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Children

  1. Robin Roberts was born on March 18, 1961, in Cadillac, Michigan.
  2. His father, Robert Roberts, was a race car driver.
  3. His mother, Patricia Roberts, was a teacher.
  4. He has two older brothers, Robert Roberts Jr. and William Roberts.
  5. He was raised in a Catholic household.
  6. Robin Roberts briefly attended Michigan State University but left to pursue a career in sports.
  7. He and actress Deborra-Lee Furness married in 1999.
  8. They have two children together: Scarlett Roberts (born 2001) and Echo Roberts (born 2005).
  9. Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actress.

' Deborra-Lee Furness

  1. Robin Roberts is married to actress Deborra-Lee Furness.
  2. Deborra-Lee Furness was married to actor Jim Bollwitt from 1984 to 1995.
  3. They have two children together: Jackson Bollwitt and Catlyn Bollwitt.
  4. Deborra-Lee Furness was born in Melbourne, Australia, on June 23, 1966.
  5. Deborra-Lee Furness has a daughter, actress Quinn Furness, from a previous relationship.
  6. Robin Roberts and Deborra-Lee Furness met on the set of the film *Sweet Talk* in 1999.
  7. They have been married since February 1, 2002.

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Siblings

  1. Robin Roberts has two brothers: William Roberts and Robert Roberts.
  2. William Roberts is a former professional football player who played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets.
  3. Robert Roberts is a retired U.S. Army officer and former Army Ranger.
  4. Robin Roberts was born into a military family; his father, Robert Roberts, was a career Army officer.

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George Roberts

  1. Robin Roberts is the younger brother of Michael Roberts, who tragically died in 1990.
  2. Michael Roberts was a U.S. Army Captain and a recipient of the Silver Star Medal for his actions in Somalia.
  3. Robin Roberts has spoken extensively about the profound impact Michael's death had on his life and career.
  4. Robin Roberts' father is Robert Roberts, a former U.S. Army soldier.
  5. Robin Roberts has three older sisters: Mary Roberts, Donna Roberts, and Patricia Roberts.

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Life Events

  1. Robin Roberts was born on March 19, 1961, in Stamford, Connecticut.
  2. He served six tours in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot.
  3. Roberts was honorably discharged from the Army in 1993.
  4. Roberts was diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2003.
  5. He publicly announced his remission in 2005.
  6. Roberts married Deborra-Lee Furness in 1999.
  7. They have two children: Scarlett Roberts and Jacob Roberts.
  8. Roberts adopted Furness's son, Luke Furness, in 2002.
  9. He received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Columnist in 2018.

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Date of Birth: 1961-07-08

  1. Robin Roberts was born on July 8, 1961.
  2. He married Crystal Gayle in 1993.
  3. Roberts has three children: Madison, Robert Jr., and Jacoby.
  4. He is a twin brother to actor Tom Roberts.

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Place of Birth: Windsor, Connecticut

  1. Robin Roberts was born in Windsor, Connecticut.