Joan Lunden Biography

(Journalist)

Birthday: September 19, 1950 (Virgo)

Born In: Fair Oaks, California

Joan Lunden, born as Joan Elise Blunden, is an American journalist and television host. As of 2014, she was a special correspondent for NBC's news and talk program ‘Today’. She has also served in the network ABC in the past when she was the co-host of ‘Good Morning America’. In addition, she is known for hosting the A&E cable network program ‘Biography’ and ‘Behind Closed Doors’ as well as the lifetime series ‘Health Corner’. She is also a writer and has authored numerous books including ‘Joan Lunden's Healthy Living ', 'Mother's Minutes', 'Your Newborn Baby' and 'Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking '. Talking about her awards and honors, Lunden has received many accolades till date, including the National Women's Political Caucus Award, Spirit of Achievement Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New Jersey Division of Civil Rights Award, YWCA Outstanding Woman's Award, Matrix Award from The New York Association for Women in Communications and Baylor University Outstanding Woman of the Year award. Also, National Mother's Day Committee honoured her with the title "Mother of the Year" for her dedication to motherhood. The American journalist earned the WWE's second annual Warrior Award in 2016.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Joan Elise Blunden

Age: 74 Years, 74 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Jeff Konigsberg (m. 2000), Michael A. Krauss (m. 1978–1992)

father: Dr. Erle Murray Blunden

mother: Gladyce Lorraine Blunden

children: Jack Konigsberg, Jamie Krauss, Kate Elizabeth Konigsberg, Kimberly Konigsberg, Lindsay Kraus, Max Aaron Konigsberg, Sarah Emily Krauss

Journalists American Women

Height: 5'4" (163 cm), 5'4" Females

U.S. State: California

More Facts

education: California State University, Sacramento, Universidad de Las Americas

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    What is Joan Lunden doing now?

    Joan Lunden is a journalist, author, and motivational speaker. She continues to work in the media industry and is involved in various charitable activities.
  • 2

    How many children does Joan Lunden have?

    Joan Lunden has three daughters, Jamie, Lindsay, and Sarah.
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    What is Joan Lunden's diet and exercise routine?

    Joan Lunden follows a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. She also includes regular exercise in her routine, such as yoga, walking, and strength training.
  • 4

    What is Joan Lunden's advice for maintaining a work-life balance?

    Joan Lunden emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and delegating tasks to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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    Has Joan Lunden written any books?

    Yes, Joan Lunden has authored several books, including "Wake-Up Calls," "A Bend in the Road is Not the End of the Road," and "Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child From Diseases Now Through Adulthood."
Career
Joan Lunden started her journalistic career at KCRA-TV. Then she went on to work in New York's WABC-TV’s program ‘Eyewitness News’ in 1975. She began co-anchoring the weekend newscasts as well. After this, she joined GMA as a feature news reporter and later served as a fill-in co-host for ABC's coverage of Winter Olympics.
Lunden spent many years of her journalistic career hosting with ABC's Charlie Gibson. From the 1970s through the 1990s, her popularity on the GMA program gave her the opportunity to interview many U.S. Presidents and First Ladies including Gerald and Betty Ford, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and George and Barbara Bush, to name a few.
As a host, Lunden hosted the A&E cable network show ‘Behind Closed Doors’. She also guest-hosted the network’s show ‘Biography’ on several occasions. Besides these, she hosted DirectTV's series titled ‘Hometown Heroes’ and also ‘America's Invisible Children’. Currently, she hosts the Lifetime series ‘Health Corner’.
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Personal Life
Joan Lunden was born as Joan Elise Blunden on September 19, 1950 in Fair Oaks, California, USA, to Gladyce Lorraine and Dr. Erle Murray Blunden. She received her liberal arts degree from the California State University, Sacramento. After this, she studied anthropology and Spanish at the Universidad de Las Americas.
Talking about her love life, the American journalist was married to TV/radio personality Michael A. Krauss from 1978 to 1992. The couple had three daughters: Sarah Emily Krauss, Lindsay Leigh Krauss, and Jamie Beryl Krauss before getting divorced. Lunden then went on to marry Jeff Konigsberg in 2000. The couple has four kids. On June 24, 2014, the journalist disclosed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She then underwent surgery to remove the cancerous lumps, followed by chemotherapy and radiation to completely destroy the remaining cancer cells. As of 2018, she is healthy and cancer-free.
Facts About Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden is an accomplished author, having written several books on topics ranging from family life to healthy living.
She once appeared on the reality TV show "Dancing with the Stars," showcasing her dancing skills to a wide audience.
Joan Lunden is a strong advocate for breast cancer awareness and has used her platform to educate others about early detection and prevention.
In addition to her successful career in television, she is also a talented motivational speaker, inspiring audiences with her insights and positivity.
Joan Lunden is known for her philanthropic work, supporting various charitable organizations and causes that are important to her.

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