January 22, 2021
Devoted wife of children’s TV personality Fred Rogers, a renowned concert pianist and one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved public figures, Joanne Rogers died on January 14 at the age of 92. In recent years, the world has come to know Joanne thanks to renewed interest in her husband’s life and principles.
Two film projects led the recent Mister Rogers Renaissance in popular culture: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” from director Morgan Neville the most successful biographical documentary ever released and Oscar-nominated “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” starring Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers. When she came on to promote the films, late-night TV hosts enjoyed finding Joanne as kind, funny, and engaging as we figured Fred’s wife must be.
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Joanne Rogers, Mister Rogersâs Mrs., Is Dead at 92
She worked to preserve the legacy of âMister Rogersâ Neighborhood,â spreading her husbandâs message of kindness. A friend said, âHer presence in my life made me never forget Fred.â
Joanne Rogers with her husband, Fred, on an episode of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” during the 1970s. She spread his message of kindness after his death in 2003.Credit.Photofest
Jan. 15, 2021
Joanne Rogers, who as the gregarious wife of Fred Rogers, the influential creator and host of âMister Rogers Neighborhood,â spread his message of kindness after his death in 2003, died on Thursday at her home in Pittsburgh. She was 92.