Former TV Host Joan Lunden to Receive 2016 “Warrior Award”

Former Good Morning America talk show host and breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden will be the recipient of the 2016 “Warrior Award.” This award is given “to someone who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of WWE Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior.”

 

The Warrior’s wife, Dana, will present Lunden with the award at the 2016 Hall of Fame ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, April 2.

Lunden had the following to say regarding being chosen for this prestigious honor:

“It is truly humbling to be honored by WWE and receive this year’s Warrior Award at the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. After being diagnosed with cancer, my first thought was to survive, but soon after, I changed my focus from my cancer to the fight against cancer and my life took on a whole new purpose. WWE has welcomed me into their family, offering me warmth and support, as have so many of the WWE fans from around the world. It is a privilege to receive this honor.”

The “Warrior Award” was first presented last year to Connor “The Crusher” Michalek, who was a huge WWE fan, yet lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 8.

Linden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, successful entrepreneur, and one of America’s most recognized and trusted television personalities. As host of Good Morning America for nearly two decades, Lunden brought insight to top issues for millions of Americans each day. The longest running host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 4 presidents and 5 Olympics and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families and themselves.

You can learn more about Lunden at her website, and read the entire press release regarding the “Warrior Award” at this link.

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