NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF News) – Iconic journalist and political commentator Coke Roberts has died at the age of 75.
ABC announced her death from complications due to breast cancer Tuesday morning.
Roberts was considered a pioneer for women in journalism for decades. She was a three-time Emmy award winner, a Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame member and named a “Living Legend” by Congress in 2008.
According to the Associated Press, she was the daughter of Hale and Lindy Boggs, two members of Congress from Louisiana.
She joined ABC News in 1988 and was co-anchor with Sam Donaldson of the Sunday political show “This Week” from 1996 to 2002.
When news of her death spread, those who knew her took to social media to express their sympathies and memories of Roberts.
Was the first person to come to my office at ABC and greet me. I’ll never forget her graciousness. https://t.co/IdT1gBvywZ
— Kyra Phillips (@KyraPhillips) September 17, 2019
RIP Cokie Roberts. You made us all better. Your brilliant mind, your sharp wit – and above all, your kind heart. pic.twitter.com/bu9wzFi9gb
— David Muir (@DavidMuir) September 17, 2019
Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura issued a statement on learning of Roberts’ death.
“We are deeply saddened to learn that Cokie Roberts is no longer with us. She covered us for decades as talented, tough and fair reporter. We respected her drive and appreciated her humor. She became a friend. We know Steve, their children and their grandchildren are heartbroken. We send our sincere sympathies.”
Details on her memorial services have not been released.
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