PITTSBURGH — Joanne Rogers, wife of the late Fred Rogers, was honored Thursday night at the 2019 Steeltown Elly Awards.
Rogers, 91, was awarded The George Romero Legacy Award at The Rivers Casino Ballroom in Pittsburgh, according to our partners at TribLIVE.
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Steeltown posted on its website, Rogers has not only preserved her husband's legacy here in Pittsburgh, and around the world, she's dedicated to everything Steeltown stands for, making sure young people have no obstacles to learning about film and media, and she's been a brilliant and accessible ambassador representing Pittsburgh.
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Rogers recently told a crowd during the service to honor the victims in the Tree of Life tragedy that “We need more hugs, not guns.”
Last year, Rogers helped to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood” and is, like the rest of the country, awaiting the fall release of a movie, starring Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers.
Fred Rogers legacy will be honored April 13 when WQED and other organizations host "Be My Neighbor Day." Children and families are urged to take part in volunteer family activities that help neighbors in need.
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