Robin Roberts Recounts Being Near Death, ‘I Kept Hearing My Name’

As ‘Good Morning America‘ fans await her return, Robin Roberts continues to open up about her triumphant fight with a bone marrow transplant. In an interview with People, she admits for the first time just how near death she felt. She explained that at one point, she

“felt like I was dying…I couldn’t eat or drink. I couldn’t even get out of bed. I was in a coma-like state. I truly felt I was slipping away … then I kept hearing my name.”

Fast forward to five months later and Robin is returning to her anchor seat, winning–literally.

 “It’s an amazing feeling, each day feeling stronger.”

You can catch Robin on GMA on Feb. 20 and on a special edition of 20/20, airing Feb. 22.

And in lighter, TV news, The View’s Whoopi Goldberg has been working on a documentary feature on the life of pioneering comedian, Moms Mabley. During her appearance on Jimmy Fallon, she share that she’s currently in post-production.

“Moms Mabley was a pioneer in the comedy world and this documentary will showcase her talent and pay homage to a woman who is still relevant today. … Moms helped shape the idea that comedy could make a political and social statement and still be hilarious. She’s one of my role models and her comedy is still poignant today. This documentary will delve into the comedy of Mabley, as well as help define her significance through clips, old photographs, television show appearances and interviews, conducted by me with famous and influential people who either knew and worked with Moms or were inspired by her.”

Sweet.