Oprah Winfrey is among the big-name megastars who will be filling in for Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” during her medical leave. Other interesting names include Chris Rock, Katie Couric, Barbara Walters and the cast of “Modern Family.” It’s not clear how long Roberts will be out, but it’s expected to be at least [...]
Robin Roberts To Take Medical Leave as ‘GMA’ Trounces ‘Today’
July 27, 2012 | Posted by
Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has revealed that she will be taking a medical leave in late summer to undergo a bone marrow transplant. The anchor, who is battling myelodysplastic syndrome, is taking her hiatus just as her show has been trouncing NBC’s Today Show in the ratings for four straight weeks. The Good [...]
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Takes Medical Leave of Absence
June 26, 2012 | Posted by
The office of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. released a statement saying the congressman has been on medical leave from congress for the last two weeks because of exhaustion. Spokesman Frank Watkins said that Jackson went on medical leave June 10 but his congressional offices remain open for constituents. Watkins told the LA Times he knew [...]
