Robin Roberts had already planned to take a medical leave from “Good Morning America” after being diagnosed with a blood and bone marrow disease, but now the morning host is leaving earlier than expected.
Roberts said on Tuesday that she was feeling the effects of the disease and as a result would be leaving the show before her planned leave sometime later in August, The Associated Press reported. She had previously told reporters that the leave was probably going to take place at the end of the month or early in September.
Robin Roberts said that she was “not feeling too well” and would take some time off “just to get some vacay,” the report said. Last month she announced that she has MDS, a blood and bone marrow disease once referred to as preleukemia.
When she first announced that she had the disease, Robin Roberts mentioned that she will undergo a bone marrow transplant as treatment. Though Roberts seemed clear-headed in her interviews and talking about the disorder, she revealed a bit of fear in an interview with E! News.
“It’s fascinating-slash-scary how to prepare yourself for something like this,” Roberts said.
The 51-year-old Roberts said she was having moments of fatigue but that she was still focused on the show and excited about its gains against the rival Today show.
Robin Roberts will be out the remainder of the week as well as the next two.
Even though she will be gone much of the rest of the month, Robin Roberts’ chair won’t be empty, ABC15.com reported. She said Thursday that ABC News’ Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric are among her replacements during the absence. Kelly Ripa and the hosts of “The View” have also been mentioned as potential replacements for Robin Roberts.
do not like katie!
I'll be happy with any replacement but Katie. I will have to click to Today Show when they put Katie in there!
This isn't about Katie, turn off the TV if you don't like her. This is about Robin Roberts's health and a rare blood disorder. My prayers for a successful bone marrow transplant!
I agree with Sheryl, this is about Robin NOT Katie. My prayers go out to Robin, a wonderful and dynamic person. I prefer someone other than Katie or Elizabeth, but that's not up to me. My focus is on Robin.
will miss Robin – she is amazing! Hope she will be-well again soon.
Will miss Robin! Please do not replace her with Katie Couric, or most certainly not Kelly Ripa. Kelly Ripa is a JOKE!
Would not watch at all if Katie C. takes her place. She is rude and snobish.
WOULD PEOPLE STOP BRINGING IN STUFF THAT IS NOT RELATED TO MS WILLIAM'S CONDITION. WE WANT TO WISH HER THE BEST FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY. THAT SHE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WOMEN WHO ARE ILL.
THE BLESSING OF OUR LORD GOD BE ON HER. COME BACK SOON YOU WILL BE MISSED.
ROBIN IS A GREAT PERSON , SAD ABOUT HER ILLNESS GET WELL SOON HURRY BACK!
My thoughts and prayers are with Robin. She has been a lady of such grace and poise, as well as beauty in both mind & heart. She stood up to breast cancer and beat it, and my prayers are that she is able to do the same with MDS. God's peace & healing to you, Miss Roberts!
We all know that no one can replace Robin. She is the rock of the show. God keep her and bring her back soon.
so many prayers overed daily for Robin and her well-being :0
So many people are behind you 100%.
With *so* ***very*** many ignorant & "me", "me", "me", personalities out here; it ***is*** a wonder that ***more*** TRUE craziness isn't typed/spoken here.
God bless & keep Robin Roberts in your prayers 24/7!!! ***We*** love her as if she were family. 0:) <—- Robin Roberts' Soul 4ever!!! (*_*)
WHO IS MS WILLIAMS?
ROBIN ,
I HAVE EVERY FAITH THAT YOU WILL BE WELL AGAIN, YOUR SISTER 'S LOVE (AND MARROW) WILL BE THE ANSWER TO ALL OUR PRAYERS FOR YOU. CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR RETURN.
Robin has always been my favorite on air personality. She's so real, is proud of her roots, and such a strong woman. I will miss her smiling face every morning with my coffee.