GMA HOST George Stephanopoulos has been absent after receiving heartbreaking family news. George's absence comes after two other anchors have been replaced throughout the week. The beloved Good Morning America host has been taking a break after his father passed away on June 19.
While he was absent all last week, George returned to his hosting duties on Monday alongside Gio Benitez and Rebecca Jarvis . However, his return was just for the day as he remained off-air for the rest of the week. During his brief stint back, George didn't mention his father's death; however, many believe this is the reasoning for his recent absence.
George's wife, Ali Wentworth , was the one who shared the news of her father-in-law's passing via Instagram . "Reverend Robert George Stephanopoulos, PhD, Dean Emeritus Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity passed away on June 19th," she wrote. "He was my father-in-law and I loved him dearly.
He married us. He laughed with us. He debated our daughters.
He praised my Thanksgiving turkey. He loved ice cream. He was everyone's council.
He married or baptized almost every Greek on the eastern seaboard. He was held in the highest regard. He will be missed by so many.
Sagapo Father Bob." she concluded. According to the reverend's obituatary , his funeral was held in Ohio on Wednesday.
George made a return on Thursday to bid Dr. Jennifer Ashton an emotional farewell alongside Lara Spencer and Ginger Zee . George's absence isn't the first time a GMA host h.
