Soap opera star Bree Williamson, who starred in “General Hospital” and “One Life to Live,” announced the heartbreaking death of her husband, Michael John Roberts.
In an official obituary, Williamson and her late husband’s family revealed that the “BoJack Horseman” host and director died Wednesday at their home in Los Angeles, after a brief battle with glioblastoma.
“We were supposed to have more time. More conversations over a good cup of coffee. More lively debates on topics both profound and wonderfully trivial,” the statement begins.
“More laughter, more stories, more music and more ordinary moments that will one day become extraordinary memories.”
The family’s statement emphasizes that the artist’s illness “came on suddenly” and that “the time that followed was heartbreakingly long.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, glioblastoma is an aggressive type of brain cancer that starts in cells called astrocytes, which support nerve cells. It is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults and accounts for approximately half of all malignant brain tumors in adults.
In an Instagram post Thursday, Williamson wrote, “Thank you to everyone who has reached out. We are heartbroken and taking some time.”
Alongside his hosting work, Roberts has also done projects such as Comedy Central’s “TripTank.”
Elsewhere, he was credited as a producer on the YouTube Red series “Dallas & Robo” starring John Cena and Kat Dennings, and 2024’s “Hot Wheels Let’s Race.”
The family statement praised Roberts as a “gifted artist with extraordinary talent” who “saw the world a little differently.”
The obituary also noted that the host “cherished” the family he built with Williamson, describing the actress as “the person he was so proud to have by his side.”
“He cherished their shared journey, their daily moments and the simple privilege of traveling the world together. »
As for the couple’s 15-year-old son, McGreggor, Roberts considered his child “a source of immense pride.”
“Michael wanted only the best for himself and saw in the young man he was growing into possibilities greater than he could have ever imagined for himself,” the statement continued.
“He was already deeply proud of the life his son was building and excited for all that lay ahead.”
In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asked their well-wishers to “please save your money and buy a nice car” because that’s what Roberts would have wanted.
Williamson is best known for playing Jessica Buchanan on the ABC daytime soap opera “One Life to Live” from 2003 until the show ended in 2012.
She also had a successful stint on ABC’s “General Hospital” in 2016, and a guest role on “Gossip Girl” in 2009.
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