‘GOODBYE, LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL’ – Robin Roberts Shocks GMA fans, Michael Strahan also Chokes up in TRIBUTE! What on earth is going on?
NEVER FORGETTING THE DOCTORS WHO CARED FOR HER SO DEVOTEDLY OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS, ROBIN SHARED AN EMOTIONAL MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE — A HEARTFELT FAREWELL BEFORE RETURNING HOME TO GMA, HER COLLEAGUES, AND BELOVED VIEWERS.
MICHAEL Strahan has paid tribute to his Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts in a touching social media post.
Michael, 51, took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a snap of himself and Robin with their colleagues Sam Champion, Lara Spencer, and George Stephanopoulos.
5
Michael Strahan has paid tribute to his Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts in a touching social media postCredit: Instagram
5
One Instagram user said they didn’t realize that George Stephanopoulos was ‘so short’Credit: Getty
Robin, 62, looked incredible in an electric blue dress as she grinned for the camera alongside former football player Michael.
The father of four looked his usual dapper self in a smart suit, a white shirt, and a patterned tie.
Michael captioned the post: “Robin, we love you, and it was such an honor to stand by your side to celebrate a milestone of perseverance, courage, and to raise awareness to save lives.
“Today we celebrated @robinrobertsgma ten years back from her bone marrow transplant with a huge event saving lives on @goodmorningamerica with @bethematch,” he added.
Michael’s 1.5 million followers were quick to comment on the post and were also full of praise for Robin.
“Grateful for Robin’s recovery, bringing so much awareness transplants, and this fabulous GMA team,” one person said.
Another wrote: “Thank you Robin for bringing awareness to this good cause. Cheers to good health.”
A third person commented: “Grateful for Robin & this team,” while a fourth added: “Wow. This is so inspiring.”
Someone else wrote: “Congratulations Robin! Love all of the support! Wishing you health and happiness!”
Another Instagram user couldn’t help but notice George standing next to Michael and commented: “Yes I remember when Robin had her transplant. Thank God she survived. Boy, I didn’t realize George was so short!”
Host Sam also shared his thoughts and wrote: “You guys are a great team! Was a pleasure to be a part of it all.”
The 61-year-old got rather emotional during Tuesday’s GMA as he recalled Robin’s bone marrow transplant.
SAM’S MEMORY
In the episode, Robin discussed her past medical procedure amid the GMA panelists’ conversation about One Match, Second Chance since the organization helped save her life.
One Match, Second Chance is an organization that matches disease and cancer patients with donors.
Robin told her co-anchors Michael, George, Ginger Zee, and Lara that Sam was “one of the few in the room” when she got her transplant.
Immediately Sam’s eyes began to water and his voice cracked as he recited what he remembered about that day 10 years ago.
“It was one of those moments where now you kinda feel like it’s gonna be successful.
“But then you just didn’t know,” Sam said.
He then reminisced with Robin about what the doctor joked with her about at the time of her procedure while on-air.
“What did he say when he took that syringe and there was a port in your chest?” Sam asked a smiling Robin.
Robin explained that the doctor had her sister “Sally-Ann’s stem cells” in the syringe so when he injected her he said, “go Sally go!”
The GMA star’s anecdote about the doctor who did the procedure caused her co-hosts to bust out into laughter.
Sam further revealed that although it was a “somber” moment in the room, the doctor’s humor prompted everyone to laugh since it “lifted the moment.”
He complimented her after their trip down memory lane, saying: “We’ve all sat and watched in amazement..so many people have been inspired by your journey…”
The weather anchor then proposed a “toast” to Robin with a cider drink on the show.
5
Michael is good friends with Robin and invited her to come along when he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of FameCredit: Rex
5
Sam Champion got rather emotional during Tuesday’s GMA as he recalled Robin’s bone marrow transplantCredit: ABC
5
Father of four Michael often gushes about his colleagues on the ABC show
