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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According to Fred Rogers Productions, Joanne passed away on Thursday (14Jan21). 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, they wrote in a statement. Joanne was a brilliant and accomplished musician, a wonderful advocate for the arts, and a dear friend to everyone in our organisation. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joanne s family and the thousands of people who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
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
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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.
Joanne Rogers, Acclaimed Pianist and Wife of Mister Rogers, Dies at 92
“Joanne was a brilliant and accomplished musician, a wonderful advocate for the arts, and a dear friend to everyone in our organization,” Fred Rogers Productions saysBrian Welk | January 14, 2021 @ 2:52 PM Last Updated: January 14, 2021 @ 3:16 PM
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Joanne Rogers, an acclaimed and prolific pianist and the widow to Fred Rogers, better known as beloved children’s TV host Mister Rogers, has died. She was 92.
News of Rogers’ death was shared by Fred Rogers Productions on Thursday. No cause of death was given.
“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. Joanne was a brilliant and accomplished musician, a wonderful advocate for the arts, and a dear frien