The ‘GMA’ anchor is expected to take a medical leave in August or September, calling her journey ‘fascinating-slash-scary.’
Robin Roberts is continuing her brave battle against Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Addressing reporters July 26 at the Television Critics Association conference, the Good Morning America anchor announced she’ll be abandoning her post in late August or early September to undergo a bone-marrow transplant.
“It’s fascinating-slash-scary how to prepare yourself for something like this,” Robin, 51, told the press. And although she admitted to feeling “moments of fatigue,” she also said GMA‘s high ratings have been “pretty good medicine.”
Robin first revealed her MDS diagnosis June 11, adding that she would be receiving bone marrow from her sister, 55-year-old Sally-Ann Roberts.
While Robin’s seat is empty, GMA will be bringing in a multitude of familiar faces to guest-anchor, including Katie Couric, Kelly Ripa, Diane Sawyer, Barbara Walters and the rest of The View ladies.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Robin during this incredibly difficult time.
— Andy Swift
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Posted at 4:29 PM on July 27, 2012
Since GMA is gaining in the ratings don’t screw it up w/ “certain ladies” from The View. Surely you have better people than that to replace her. I went back to GMA after Ann Curry was let go, so please don’t make me leave GMA as no where else to go. I wouldn’t watch the ones on CBS.