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Joanne Rogers, the widow of Fred Rodgers, also known as TV s Mr. Rogers, has died. She was 92.
A spokesperson for McFeely-Rogers Foundation, co-founded by Fred Rogers, confirmed to Fox News that she passed away at 12 p.m. on Thursday in her Pittsburgh home.
Fred Rogers Productions also announced Joanne s passing on Twitter. Fred Rogers Productions is deeply saddened by the passing of Joanne Rogers, the production said in the statement. 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.
Fred Rogers Widow Joanne Rogers Dies at 92
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The passing of the beloved Mister Rogers Neighborhood star s widow is confirmed by her late husband s nonprofit via Instagram, but the cause of death has yet to be revealed. Jan 15, 2021
Fred Rogers widow has died. Joanne Rogers, who was married to the late
Mister Rogers Neighborhood star for 50 years, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, January 14. The cause of her death, however, has yet to be revealed.
Joanne s passing was confirmed by her late husband s nonprofit, Fred Rogers Productions via Instagram. 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, the statement read.
By Geoffrey Huchel
Joanne Rogers, the widow of television icon Fred Rogers, died January 14, 2021. No cause of death has been revealed.
Rogers was born Sara Joanne Byrd in Jacksonville, Florida on March 9, 1928. She was playing the piano as her early as 5 years old. Her superb skill at playing the instrument earned her a scholarship to study piano at Rollins College in Florida. She earned a bachelor of music degree in piano performance and went on to earn a master’s degree in music from Florida State University. In addition to a career in music, Ms. Rogers also served as a teacher, both at Chatham College’s Preparatory School and Carlow College in the 1970s.