Updated: 14 Jan 2021, 22:52
JOANNE Rogers, the wife of the late Fred “Mister” Rogers, has died at the age of 92.
Her husband, the host of the popular TV show Mister Rogers Neighborhood, died of stomach cancer in 2003 at the age of 74.
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Mister Rogers widow, Joanne, has died at age 92Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Fred Rogers Productions confirmed the news of Joanne s passing on social media, though a cause of death was not given.
The company shared a couple of smiling photos, and shared in the captioned: Fred Rogers Productions is deeply saddened by the passing of Joanne Rogers. The loving partner of Fred Rogers for more than 50 years, she continued their shared commitment to supporting children and families after his death as chair of the board of Fred Rogers Productions.