Robin Roberts Exits 'GMA' Earlier Than Planned
August 30, 2012
On the Mend
“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts said her farewells on Thursday to begin her medical leave -- a day earlier than originally planned.
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Robin promised viewers, "See you later. See you soon. I'll get back as soon as I can."
During her absence, a number of famous faces will be subbing for her, including previously announced ABC News colleagues Katie Couric, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer and Elizabeth Vargas.
Roberts’ “GMA” co-anchors all sent her well wishes and gave her gifts. "I take you with me in my heart," Robin told them, emphatically adding, "I WILL be back, just so you know."
In June, Roberts disclosed she was suffering from MDS. She will be hospitalized next week to prepare for a bone marrow transplant. The donor will be her older sister, Sally-Ann Roberts.
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Good Morning America has become my must see morning show because of Robin Roberts, she is amazing, she has such courage, strength, I love her beautiful smile, her talent, she clearly is one of the most talented journalists, I absolutely adore her, she's real, she cares, she's honest, one can't help but feel they know her, she truly relates to her audience and those beautiful eyes, she is so special, while I miss her, I'll continue to watch while she's getting her treatment because I want to know how she's doing, she and her sister are in my prayers, I know someone so wonderful will be fine.