- Born
- Birth nameRobin Rene Roberts
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Robin Roberts was born on November 23, 1960 in Tuskegee, Alabama, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017), He Got Game (1998) and Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). She has been married to Amber Laign since September 8, 2023.
- SpouseAmber Laign(September 8, 2023 - present)
- ParentsLawrence RobertsLucimarian Roberts
- RelativesSally Ann Roberts(Sibling)Dorothy Roberts(Sibling)Lawrence Roberts Jr(Sibling)Jeremiah Craft(Niece or Nephew)
- Her father, Lawrence Roberts, was a member of The Tuskegee Airmen, a renowned group of black fighter pilots in the US Army Air Force during World War II.
- Announced on June 11, 2012 that she has MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome). She will undergo chemotherapy treatments and a bone marrow transplants from her sister, Sally Ann Roberts, who is a perfect match.
- College basketball star.
- She has a sister, Sally Ann Roberts, who is a morning anchor for WWL-TV (CBS) in New Orleans.
- Underwent surgery for breast cancer in 2007, which was successful.
- I want to give people hope, To know there is another day. I can be fearful or fearless. I choose to be fearless.
- At this moment I am at peace and filled with joy and gratitude, I am grateful to God, my doctors and nurses for my restored good health. I am grateful for my sister, Sally-Ann, for being my donor and giving me the gift of life. I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber, and friends as we prepare to celebrate a glorious new year together. I am grateful for the many prayers and well wishes for my recovery. I return every one of them to you 100 fold.
- Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it's actually sign of strength.
- Optimism is a muscle that gets stronger with use.
- It takes courage to believe the best is yet to come.
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