CNN is reporting that veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, winner of three Emmys and a legend and trailblazer in broadcasting, has died at the age of 75.
Roberts' career in television, radio and publishing stretched for over four decades. She began working at ABC as a contributor for "This Week with David Brinkley" before becoming the network's chief congressional analyst.
Roberts is survived by her husband Steve V. Roberts and her children Lee Roberts and Rebecca Roberts, her grandchildren Regan, Hale and Cecilia Roberts and Claiborne, Jack and Roland Hartman, along with nieces, nephews, and cousins.
CNN contributed to this story.
