Robin Roberts Shares Sad News About Her Partner's Health

Robin Roberts took to social media to announce to fans and followers that her partner, Amber Laign, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. "My sweet Amber wanted me to tell you something that she's been facing. At the end of last year, Amber was diagnosed with breast cancer," Roberts explained in a video posted to Twitter (via People). For Roberts, being there for her partner during this difficult time may feel familiar. Roberts suffered through her own battle with breast cancer in 2007, just two years after meeting Laign, and experienced love and support from her.

Though the circumstances are unfortunate, the long term couple is moving forward together with a stronger bond than ever. "She and I have been together almost 17 years, and have helped each other throughout challenges like my journey with cancer. It's my turn now, to be there for her, as she was for me," said Roberts (via USA Today). Due to the circumstances, Roberts will be stepping back from her "Good Morning America" duties to care for Laign from "time to time." Both Roberts and Laign are hopeful for what lies ahead.