Robin Roberts of 'Good Morning America' to undergo bone marrow transplant Thursday
(from left) Sally-Ann Roberts, Robin Roberts, and Dr. Gail Roboz
Photographer: ABC
Posted: 09/20/2012
NEW YORK - Robin Roberts of ABC’s “Good Morning America” is expected to undergo her bone marrow transplant Thursday.
She sent a video message to thank her viewers for all the love and support. You can watch it on GMA's website.
An outpour of tweets in support of Roberts had the hashtag #TeamRobin trending nationwide on Twitter.
Roberts told viewers in July that she has MDS, a blood and bone marrow disease once known as preleukemia.
Her sister, Sally, was a perfect match and is Roberts' donor.
Her last day as co-anchor on GMA was Aug. 30 before her extended medical leave.
She flew home to be with her ailing mother, 88-year-old Lucimarian Roberts, who later passed away that night.
Roberts said she plans to return to GMA very soon.
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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