*Hours after “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts said goodbye to her co-workers and audience one day before her scheduled departure to start medical leave for a bone marrow transplant, her mother passed away in Mississippi.
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Jeffrey W. Schneider, senior vice president of ABC News, said 88-year-old Lucimarian Roberts died Thursday night, reports the Associated Press.
ABC’s Facebook page said Robins traveled “home to Mississippi just in time to see her.”
Friday was supposed to be Robin Roberts’ last day before medical leave, but in a last-minute change of plans she told her viewers she was leaving a day early to visit her ailing mother.
WABC-TV said Lucimarian Roberts was the first African-American to head Mississippi’s board of education. She also collaborated with her daughter on a book titled, “My Story, My Song — Mother-Daughter Reflections on Life and Faith.”
Lucimarian Tolliver Roberts served as chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta in New Orleans and was a board member for numerous organizations. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where she earned a scholarship from the publishers of the Akron Beacon Journal and became the first person in her family to attend college.
She graduated from Howard University in 1946 and married Lawrence Roberts, a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, with whom she raised four children.
Oh No!!! My Condolences to Robin and her family God Bless!!!
This is an incredibly sad and uncertain time for the Roberts family. Can’t imagine what they’re going through. Mrs. Roberts was a fine wife and mother…so pleased she got to enjoy the fruits of her labor. May she rest in peace.
I’m glad she was able to see her mom before she made her transition. So sad to hear. My condolences goes out to Robin and her family.
Wow – man this is really sad news. Rest in peace Mrs. Roberts and may the Robert’s family find solace during this terrible time they are encountering.
I swear to God, I see the Lords hand in this. She takes off for medical leave one day prior, and was able to see her Mom before she departed? God is Good and makes no mistakes!!! I hope I haven’t offended anyone here- but I just had to say this. Can you imagine if she didn’t get the chance to see her Mom before she left! The Lord will never steer you WRONG!!!
Condolences to the family.
I am, glad Robin had a chance to see her mother brfore she passed away. RIP and may Robin have a speedy recovery.