PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) — News broke on Thursday that the widow of Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, had died at the age of 92. Mayor William Peduto spoke out on what she meant to the city and citizens of Pittsburgh.
Here's what Mayor Peduto had to say on Joanne Rogers' passing:
"Through her grace, humor and down-to-earth demeanor Joanne Rogers personified what we love about the City of Pittsburgh.
"As the partner of Fred Rogers for a half-century she helped champion his good works to a global audience, and remained committed to his vision and to this city after his passing.
"She was always there when we needed her. I and countless others, from every walk of life, were humbled to call her a friend."
