Cokie Roberts

1943–2019 (age 76)

Journalist

Biography

Cokie Roberts was a pioneering broadcast journalist who became one of the most recognizable and respected voices in American news. With a career spanning decades at NPR and ABC News, she brought intelligence, grace, and incisive analysis to her coverage of politics and policy, earning numerous awards and the deep admiration of colleagues and audiences alike.

Beyond her journalism, Roberts was a dedicated author and advocate for women's voices in media and public discourse. Her legacy extends to her role as a mentor to younger journalists and her commitment to informed, civil public conversation during an era of increasing polarization.

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