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GMA’s George Stephanopoulos in better spirits while greeting fans after break from morning show following father’s death
Including heartwarming messages from George's co-hosts and a famous actress
GMA anchor George Stephanopoulos has been spotted leaving the studio weeks after he suffered a major loss in his family.
Last month, the US daytime TV host's wife, Ali Wentworth, 59, revealed the heartbreaking news that her father-in-law, Reverend Robert George Stephanopoulos, died.
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On Tuesday, George, 63, was photographed smiling and waving to fans as he left the Good Morning America filming studio in New York City.
The former White House correspondent rocked a grey suit, light blue collared shirt, and a darker blue patterned tie while holding onto a newspaper.
To mourn the loss of his loved one, he took some time off from the morning show but returned this week.
'HE WILL BE MISSED'
Ali shared the news on her Instagram - along with a few throwback pics and a sweet message.
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She said, "Reverend Robert George Stephanopoulos, PhD, Dean Emeritus Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity passed away on June 19th.
"He was my father-in-law and I loved him dearly. He married us. He laughed with us. He debated our daughters. He praised my Thanksgiving turkey.
"He loved ice cream. He was everyone's council. He married or baptized almost every Greek on the eastern seaboard. He was held in the highest regard.
"He will be missed by so many. Sagapo Father Bob."
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'SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS'
Both fans and famous friends sent positive vibes and condolences to the mourning family in the comment section.
GMA co-host Robin Roberts wrote, "Thinking of George, you and your wonderful family. Sending love and condolences."
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Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts commented, "Sending prayers of comfort to you, George, and your family!"
"My deepest sympathies," actress Glenn Close wrote.
One fan wrote, "So sorry for your loss he sounds like a wonderful man. You will now have an angel watching over all of you. Always heartbreaking news."
"There so much love oozing in the images. Priceless. Wish him a beautiful journey and soft comfort for you, his family and friends," a second said.
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Good Morning America airs on ABC from 7-9am EST, Monday through Friday. The show has a panel of anchors who discuss the week's events and current news. The anchors who appear on the morning show include:
GEORGE AND ALI'S RELATIONSHIP
George met Ali on a blind date in 2001 and that same year, the two got married.
The couple have two children: Elliott Anastasia Stephanopoulos, 21, and Harper Andrea Stephanopoulos, 18.
George and Ali are now empty nesters as Harper went off to college last fall.
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At the Colleagues 35th Annual Spring Luncheon and Fall 2024 Collection Fashion Show at the Beverly Wilshire in California, Ali spoke to People about not having kids in the house.
"We were traumatized at first, and now it's kind of fun," she said.
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“It's like, ‘Hey, we can watch anything we want on TV. We can have dinner whenever we want. We could walk around naked if we want to.'
"It's very liberating."
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