Robin Roberts Sheds Her Wig And Shines On "Good Morning America"

The New York Post's Michael Starr writes about Robin Roberts' shedding her wig on yesterday's "Good Morning America." Roberts, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall and has completed chemotherapy and radiation, walked the runway without her wig in February as part of GMA's "I Dare You" series, but yesterday was the first time she took her wig off on the set. Starr writes:

For the past six months you've turned on your TV in the morning and have seen me wearing a wig," Roberts said, flanked by Diane Sawyer, Sam Champion and Chris Cuomo.

"I never wanted my appearance to distract from my job of bringing you the news of the day," she said.

"But I knew when my chemo treatments ended in January, my hair would slowly start to grow back.

"I've taken my cue from people here and from viewers, especially [cancer] survivors . . . who said, 'When it's time to literally flip your wig, you'll know,' " Roberts said. "I am not my hair," she said, quoting from the song by India.Arie. "I am the soul that lies within and that's it - no more wig. That's it." Roberts will auction her wig to raise money for a charity that helps "those who don't have insurance and can't afford this."

Read the entire New York Post report here or watch the video of Robin below:

Previously:
Robin Roberts Walks The Catwalk Wigless
Robin Roberts' Video Diary Drives Viewers To ABCNews.com

Comments

[USADownUnder]

WoW...what a beautiful lady with such a strong spirit and faith. Goodness, I cried buckets while watching that.

[RoseL]

Robin,
YOU GO, GIRL!!!
You are a shining star, inspirational, talented, and lovely beyond words.
I just shaved my hair because the medications I take had my hair falling out all over the place. Well, my husband gave me a haircut yesterday that any guy would be proud of.....he loves it, and so do I!!
It's not about hair, girlfriend. There are a lot more reasons than hair to continue to do what you do, and as well as you do it!
Count me as one of your bald-headed sisters...­..
OBAMA-GIRL in disguise..­..

[timregler]

I have 6 daughters. If they grew up to be just like Robin Roberts I would be the happiest father on earth!

[deevee]

Absolutely beautiful

[sklfcats]

Makes me want to go short

[NatiGirl]

Girl you look Maaauvalous with or without hair. You go girl!

[tsktsktsk]

You ARE beautiful, Robin. And a fine example for all women at that. God bless you and heal you completely.

[BlackMagicWoman]

Wow, she looks gorgeous!!!!! You go Robin!

[sharmdun]

having had breast cancer 18 yrs ago i also shaved my head after frist chemo. treament and went bald all summer (thank God it was summer) I would not wish cancer on anyone but the attitude adjustment it gives you on life i wish on everyone. You go Robin there is life after cancer.

[changeishere08]

beautiful and gorgeous.

[PDXTransplant]

Robin, You are a beautiful person and a beautiful woman. I wish you great health in your future.


The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched ... but are felt in the heart.

HELEN KELLER

[jules815]

Absolutely beautiful!

[RedBirdy]

Way to go, Robin! Your courage and bravery is inspirational.

[anastasiabeaverhousen]

You can just tell by looking at her, hearing her and seeing her interactions with other people that she is top drawer. Truly a class act.

[joelaf]

Robin,

I recently shaved my head as part of the greiving process over losing my wife of 23 years. I'm sorry that your reason for hair loss is so much more immediate and life threatening. I wish you speed and permanence in your recovery. What you are doing is very brave, and makes you all the more attractive. If you'd like to rub bald heads together sometime, the invite is always open.

[BlackMagicWoman]

I'm sorry for your loss.