Joanne Rogers, widow of Fred Rogers, has died at the age of 92. David Newell, who played Mr. McFeely in “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” confirmed she died Thursday. Newell said she had been hospitalized for several days. Joanne had been inheriting her late husband’s inheritance in Pittsburgh since his death in 2003. In December 2018, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 anchor Kelly Sasso sat down with Joanne Rogers to discuss the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Watch Kelly’s interview with Mrs. Rogers by clicking on the video player above. Read the statement from Fred Rogers Productions on Twitter below: Read the statement from Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto below: “Through her grace, humor and down-to-earth demeanor Joanne Rogers personified what we love about the city of Pittsburgh. As Fred Rogers̵
Joanne Rogers, widow of Fred Rogers, has died at the age of 92.
David Newell, who played Mr. McFeely in “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” confirmed she died Thursday.
Newell said she had been hospitalized for several days.
Joanne had passed on her late husband’s legacy in Pittsburgh since his death in 2003.
In December 2018, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 anchor Kelly Sasso teamed up with Joanne Rogers to discuss the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Watch Kelly’s interview with Mrs Rogers by clicking on the video player above.
Read the statement from Fred Rogers Productions on Twitter below:
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Read the statement from Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto below:
“Through her grace, humor, and down-to-earth demeanor, Joanne Rogers personified what we love about the city of Pittsburgh. As Fred Rogers’ partner for half a century, she helped promote her good works to a global audience and remained committed to his vision and to this city after his death.
“She was always there when we needed her. I and countless others from all walks of life were humbled to call her a friend.”
Read the statement from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Twitter below:
“Hearty to hear about the loss of Joanne Rogers, one of our favorite neighbors.
“Joanne and Fred were treasures in Pennsylvania that were committed to improving the lives of our community and our children.
“We will never forget their legacy of kindness.”
