Joan Lunden is an American journalist, author and television host. She was the co-host of ABC's Good Morning America from 1980–97, and has authored eight books. She has appeared on the Biography program and Biography Channel. As of 2014 she is a special correspondent for N...
Journalist, TV Journalist, Actor, Screenwriter, Author, Newscaster
Education
Universidad de las Américas Puebla, California State University, Sacramento
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Jeff Konigsberg (m. 2000), Michael A. Krauss (m. 1978–1992)
Children
Jamie Krauss, Sarah Emily Krauss, Lindsay Kraus
Parents
Gladyce Lorraine Blunden, Erle Murray Blunden
Nicknames
Joan Elise Blunden
Nominations
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program
Movies
Conspiracy Theory, What About Bob?
TV Shows
Good Morning America, Biography, Wickedly Perfect, Behind Closed Doors
Star Sign
Virgo
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Her daughter, Lindsey Kraus Weinberg, gave birth to daughter Parker Leigh Weinberg, on Aug. 30, 2014.
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Joan's mother died in 2013.
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Has been diagnosed with breast cancer [June 24, 2014].
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In June 2015, one year after being diagnosed with breast cancer she is now cancer free.
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Her father was a cancer surgeon. Joan originally wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a doctor.
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Currently is the official spokesperson for A Place For Mom.
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Greenwich, Connecticut [November 2004]
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Welcomed a second set of twins to her family, Kimberly Elise & Jack Andrew. First set of twins Kate & Max were also delivered by a surrogate mom. [March 2005]
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Release of her book, "Joan Lunden's Healthy Living: A Practical, Inspirationl Guide to Creating Balance in Your Life". [1997]
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Release of her book, "Joan Lunden's Healty Cooking". [1996]
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Release of her book, "Joan Lunden's a Bend in the Road is Not the End of the Road: 10 Positive Principles for Dealing with Change". [1998]
Her mother is in a senior living facility, afflicted with Alzheimer's.
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Her brother, who had diabetes, died in 2007 [2010].
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Fox News Special Royal Wedding contributor. Covered Princess Diana's wedding in 1981.
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Was once a beat reporter for WABC-TV's Eyewitness News in New York City.
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Her husband, Jeff Konigsberg, owns two summer camps in Maine - Camp Takajo (for boys), located in Naples, Maine, and Tripp Lake Camp (for girls),located in Poland, Maine. The girl's camp is run by his sister, Nancy Konigsberg Levy.
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(1,March 2005) second set of twins were born, a girl, Kimberly Elise (6lbs. 12ozs) and a boy, Jack Andrew (7lbs. 9oz). Kimberly and Jack were delivered by the same surrogate mom, Deborah Bolig in a Cincinnati hospital.
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Daughter Sarah Kraus is now 17 and attends Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Connecticut. She was recently accepted at the University of Pennsylvania, where her mother is on the board of trustees. [2004]
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10 June 2003 - Joan & husband Jeff Konigsberg became the parents of twins - Kate Elizabeth & Max Aaron, delivered by a surrogate mother in Cincinnati.
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Daughter Lindsey Kraus attends the University of Pennsylvania (as of 2002).
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