Obituaries
Joanne Rogers, Widow Of TV's Mister Rogers, Dies At 92
She was married to the host of "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" for more than 50 years.
PITTSBURGH, PA —Joanne Rogers, widow of the beloved children's TV host Mister Rogers, died Thursday. She was 92.
Her death was announced by Fred Rogers Productions. A cause was not provided.
(1/2) 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. pic.twitter.com/ZgrxtAHHW8
— Fred Rogers Productions (@FredRogersPro) January 14, 2021
Mrs. Rogers met her husband while attending college and stayed married until the famed host of "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" died of cancer in 2003 at the age of 74.
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Mrs. Rogers appeared in a number of episodes on the show, appeared in the 2018 Rogers documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" and had a cameo in the Tom Hanks biopic "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood."
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto lauded Mrs. Rogers in a statement released by his office.
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"Through her grace, humor and down-to-earth demeanor Joanne Rogers personified what we love about the city of Pittsburgh," he said. "As the partner of Fred Rogers for a half-century she helped champion his good works to a global audience, and remained committed to his vision and to this city after his passing.
"She was always there when we needed her. I and countless others, from every walk of life, were humbled to call her a friend."
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