A popular New Zealand television personality has revealed she is dying of cancer.
Joanna Paul-Robie, known for reading the news on TV3, told Radio New Zealand on Friday that she was “unfortunately dying”.
She revealed the heartbreaking news after receiving the Icon award for her contribution to the creative industries on Thursday night.
He said the award was “the most honorable experience of my life.”
“I was very excited because this award means a lot to me, coming from Tauranga Moana (city in New Zealand),” Paul-Robie said.
“But the most important thing is that, unfortunately, I am dying (I have terminal cancer) and to actually receive this award before one receives it posthumously is an even better opportunity.”
She received the award accompanied by her family.
“I can’t express the lightness, the brightness, the aroha feeling inside me last night.”
Joanna Paul-Robie (pictured), best known for reading the news on TV3, told Radio New Zealand on Friday she was “unfortunately dying”.