At 65, The Tragedy Of Robin Roberts Will Break Your Heart

At 65, The Tragedy Of Robin Roberts Will Break Your Heart

The first signs of Robin Roberts’ resilience weren’t broadcast to millions—they were forged quietly, in the corners of a modest Southern home where the rules were clear, the expectations were high, and the world outside wasn’t always kind. She was born on November 23, 1960, in Tuskegee, Alabama, into a family of service, discipline, and quiet strength. Her father, Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts, was one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, a man molded by military duty and the weight of history. He rarely spoke of the battles he’d seen, but his posture, his rules, and his expectations told the story without needing words.

Her mother, Lucimarian, balanced that intensity with music, faith, and warmth, anchoring the household with grace. Together, they raised four children under the roof of structure and love, but it wasn’t the kind of love that coddled. It was the kind that prepared you. That made sure you understood the world wouldn’t hand you anything without a fight.

But here’s where the hardship began early. The family would eventually settle in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where Robin’s childhood was marked not by freedom, but by boundaries—social, racial, and even natural. She was barely eight years old when Hurricane Camille tore through the Gulf Coast in 1969, flattening homes, tearing trees from their roots, and showing her how fast safety could disappear. She remembered waking up the next day and walking through broken glass and downed power lines—a lesson in survival that stuck deep in her bones.
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