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Pianist Joanne Rogers, Widow Of Television Host Fred Rogers, Passes Away At 92

The statement said that Joanne was a "loving partner" to Fred Rogers and together they shared a happy marriage for more than 50 year.

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Accomplished pianist Joanne Rogers passed away on Thursday. She was 92. Rogers was married to television host and the star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood show, Fred Rogers, who died in 2003 of stomach cancer. The news was confirmed by Fred Rogers Production company and foundation.

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Posted in the company's official Instagram account, the statement highlighted no cause of death and noted that the company is "deeply saddened by the passing of Joanne Rogers."

The statement further read that Joanne was a "loving partner" to Fred Rogers and together they shared a happy marriage for more than 50 years. It also claimed that she supported their children and families after his demise and took over as the board of chair in the production company.

 

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Joanne and Fred met each other in college and later married. According to the statement, she was a "brilliant and accomplished musician" with a wonderful advocate for the arts. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joanne's family and the thousands of people who had the privilege of knowing and loving her," it said.

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has also released a statement saying that Joanne graced the city with "humor" and her "down-to-earth demeanor." The official Twitter account for the state of Pennsylvania to the icon. They thanked her for all of the "kindness" she "brought to our commonwealth."

The official Twitter account of the Fred Rogers Center tweeted a heartfelt note in honour of the "joyful and tender-hearted spirit" that was Joanne Rogers. They said that her "heart and wisdom have guided" the work in service of the television host's legacy and extended sympathies to the Rogers Family.

The City of Pittsburgh called Rogers one of their “favorite neighbors.”

In 2019, she received the George Romero Legacy Award at Steeltown Entertainment Elly Awards.

Feature Image Credit: City of Pittsburgh/Twitter

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