Famed journalist and political commentator Mary "Cokie" Roberts has died at the age of 75, her family announced Tuesday.
Roberts, who won numerous awards, including three Emmys in a career at ABC and other news outlets which dated back to the 1970s.
Roberts co-anchored ABC’s "This Week" program together with Sam Donaldson from 1996 to 2002. In 2008 she was named a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress. She was also inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.
Her family said in a statement: "We will miss Cokie beyond measure, both for her contributions and for her love and kindness."
The cause of death was complications from breast cancer.