Mister Rogers
R.I.P. Joanne Rogers, Wife of Fred Rogers Dead at 92
Joanne Rogers, an accomplished concert pianist and wife of beloved children’s television host Fred Rogers, has died at the age of 92. Joanne and Fred married in 1952 and remained so until his death in 2003. Following her husband’s passing, Joanne took on the role as chair emerita for Fred Rogers Productions. Joanne was also heavily featured in the acclaimed 2018 documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, and was involved in the making of the Tom Hanks-starring feature film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, in which she was played by Maryann Plunkett. She also had a small cameo in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Fred Rogers Productions released a statement confirming Joanne’s passing on Thursday: “Fred Rogers Productions is deeply saddened by the passing of Joanne Ro...
