George Stephanopoulos has acquired an outpouring of assist from his household and GMA co-stars after some heartbreaking information.
good Morning America The anchor's beloved father, the Reverend Robert George Stephanopoulos, died on June 19 whereas George and his spouse, Ali Wentworth, have been in Europe.
Ali paid tribute to his father-in-law on Instagram, opening up about his vital function within the household and the shut bond they shared.
She wrote: “The Reverend Robert George Stephanopoulos, PhD, Dean Emeritus Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, handed away on June 19. He was my father-in-law and I beloved him very a lot.
“He officiated our marriage ceremony. He laughed with us. He argued with our daughters. He complimented my Thanksgiving turkey. He beloved ice cream. He was an advisor to everybody. He married or baptized practically each Greek dwelling on the jap seaboard. He was extremely revered. He shall be enormously missed. Father Bob.”
George's co-star Robin Roberts was one of many first to ship assist, writing: “George, pondering of you and your great household. Sending love and condolences.”
Deborah Roberts wrote: “Sending prayers of consolation to you, George and your loved ones!” Rebecca Jarvis, who’s filling in for George whereas he's away from the GMA studios, wrote: “Stunning phrases, Ali. Sending love and prayers to you and George and your complete household. Such an unimaginable life and legacy.”
George and Ali's eldest daughter Elliot, 21, additionally commented with a number of love coronary heart emojis. Ali shared a number of pictures of Reverend Robert alongside along with her tribute, which have been taken on her and George's marriage ceremony day in 2001.
George's father officiated over the couple's marriage ceremony, as they received married simply two months after their engagement. Ali will undoubtedly act as an enormous rock for George throughout this troublesome time.
The couple met after assembly on a blind date in 2001. Ali spoke about their love story throughout a ebook signing in Sarasota in 2012. “I had little interest in politics and I believed he could be the final individual I might be concerned with,” Ali mentioned.
© Heidi Gutman“I used to be ready for Hugh Grant or Matthew Perry.” After agreeing to go on a blind date to please her good friend, Ali realised she had loads in frequent with George, even ordering the identical meal – a crab salad – and speaking for hours.
In the meantime, George instructed the New York Instances, “You realize whenever you go on a date and the primary quarter-hour you’re on computerized pilot?
“About quarter-hour later, she leaned over and mentioned one thing, and we have been instantly in a unique place, a unique universe. We went from strangers to buddies after which fell in love in a matter of days.”
