“This Old House,” a beloved home renovation series on PBS, has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1979. Over the decades, the show has seen several hosts and contractors come and go, each leaving their mark on its legacy. Change is never easy for loyal viewers who grow attached to familiar faces, so when Roger Cook, the show’s trusted gardening and landscaping expert, began appearing less frequently on screen, fans were quick to notice.
Roger Cook had been an integral part of “This Old House” since 1982 when he first joined as a landscape foreman. His expertise quickly earned him a permanent spot on the show as its go-to garden and landscape specialist. Over his long tenure, Roger worked alongside all three of the show’s hosts—Bob Vila, Steve Thomas, and Kevin O’Connor—becoming one of its most enduring figures.
However, in recent years fans became concerned as Roger’s appearances dwindled. When he did appear on screen, it was evident that something was amiss; he seemed physically strained and unable to perform tasks with his usual vigor. The situation reached a tipping point when other contractors began stepping in to handle jobs that were typically Roger’s domain.
In response to growing speculation about his health among viewers who had grown increasingly worried about his well-being over time—Roger finally addressed these concerns directly through an open letter posted on “This Old House’s” website in June 2018.
In this heartfelt message addressed directly towards those who have supported him throughout more than three decades working within television landscaping industry -Roger revealed that he had been grappling with multiple health issues for some time now but chose not disclose specifics out respect privacy both himself family members involved during such difficult period life journey together . He expressed gratitude towards everyone continued support while also reassuring them would still make occasional appearances whenever possible ensure projects remained successful even if couldn’t be there full-time anymore due ongoing treatment recovery process needed regain strength vitality once again someday soon hopefully sooner rather than later!
Despite rumors circulating online suggesting various ailments including heart attack or Parkinson’s disease might be responsible behind sudden decline physical condition observed by many longtime followers – none these claims have ever substantiated any credible evidence whatsoever thus far according official statements released publicly either network executives themselves nor anyone else close enough know truth firsthand basis regarding what exactly happening inside personal life right now beyond what already shared openly before us all collectively here today together united common cause caring deeply about someone we admire greatly respect immensely too much let mere gossip tarnish reputation built up over years hard work dedication passion craft loved dearly always will continue do so moving forward into future whatever may hold store next chapter story unfolds naturally course time passes onward inevitably toward unknown destination awaits patiently ahead somewhere down road eventually arrive safely soundly intact ready face whatever challenges lie ahead bravely courageously head held high proud accomplishments achieved along way journey taken thus far!
Please leave him alone and keep your nosy out of his private life!
By the way, whatever his health issues are.. Please get well soon or just improvement a little bit. You don’t deserve to suffer. Cheers.