{"id":2315674,"date":"2026-03-06T15:12:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2315674"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:12:34","slug":"gma-fans-rally-around-lara-spencers-heartbreaking-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/gma-fans-rally-around-lara-spencers-heartbreaking-news\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;GMA&#8217; Fans Rally Around Lara Spencer&#8217;s Heartbreaking News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-dyle7y e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-rgwsqu e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-1kwqn25 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd2\">\n<div>\n<p><em>Good Morning America <\/em>star Lara Spencer announced the death of her mother, Carolyn Von Seelen, at age 85.<\/p>\n<p>Lara paid an emotional tribute to Carolyn and what she meant to her.<\/p>\n<p>Fans rallied around Lara on social media after hearing the news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"0.0\">Lara Spencer <\/strong>is saying goodbye to someone special.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/1246094\/lara-spencer-mourns-mother-death-good-mornoing-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/1246094\/lara-spencer-mourns-mother-death-good-mornoing-america\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"On February 16\" data-node-id=\"1.0\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">On February 16<\/a>, fans of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/good-morning-america\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/good-morning-america\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Good Morning America\" data-node-id=\"1.2\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\"><em data-node-id=\"1.2.0\">Good Morning America<\/em><\/a> star were saddened to learn that Lara\u2019s mother, <strong data-node-id=\"1.5\">Carolyn Von Seelen<\/strong>, died on February 13. The news anchor shared the news with her followers in a heartfelt tribute to her mom <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DU1G8QeEaqy\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DU1G8QeEaqy\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"on Instagram\" data-node-id=\"1.7\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Lara shared that Carolyn made an impression on everyone she met and that she was grateful for the time they had together.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-15\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cThere\u2019s no way to not feel the pain of overwhelming sadness at the thought of not having you to share life with each day, but we sure are grateful YOU happened and showered us with your loving warmth and humor,\u201d she wrote in the caption. \u201cOur loving mom, grandmother to 12 and great-grandmother to 4, left us on Friday the 13TH (which we know she would have gotten a kick out of), surrounded by her children and her beloved rescue dog, to reunite with my Dad and our sister Pamela. We love you always and forever mom.\u201d<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-16\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-17\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj1\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-17-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-17-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Get the Latest from &#8216;GMA&#8217;<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Shortly after Lara revealed the heartbreaking news about her mom, her fellow ABC news reporters rallied around her in support.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cKnowing your mother was knowing pure joy. Just thinking of her right now brings a smile to my face. Oh how she loved her family \u2026 undoubtedly the loves of her life. May in time all your sweet memories of her be a source of comfort. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\u2764\ufe0f,\u201d <strong data-node-id=\"8.1\">Robin Roberts <\/strong>wrote in the comments. \u201cOh Lara! I remember her well. I\u2019m so sorry to read this news. Sending so much love to you and your family. \ud83d\udc94,\u201d <strong data-node-id=\"8.3\">Sara Haines <\/strong>penned. \u201cSo sorry Lara and sending you and the entire family so much love and peace \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d <strong data-node-id=\"8.5\">Ginger Zee <\/strong>added.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Fans were deeply emotional upon learning the news.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cDeepest Sympathy Lara to you and your family. Your Mom looked like a vibrant &amp; beautiful woman \u2026\ud83c\udf39\u2665\ufe0f\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0fX,\u201d one person replied. \u201c\ud83d\ude22 prayers for you &amp; your family. Oh party in heaven now!! Stay strong,\u201d another remarked. \u201cMuch love your way @lara.spencer \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude22,\u201d a different follower noted.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">While Lara took a hiatus from filming <em data-node-id=\"11.1\">GMA<\/em>, she <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/1249644\/lara-spencer-sends-emotional-message-to-gma-family-after-mother-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/1249644\/lara-spencer-sends-emotional-message-to-gma-family-after-mother-death\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"returned to the show\" data-node-id=\"11.3\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">returned to the show<\/a> on March 2.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-18\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cSo grateful for the care and love I have received during this time,\u201d she wrote alongside <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVd4dvrEW3K\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVd4dvrEW3K\/?hl=en\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"an Instagram photo\" data-node-id=\"13.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">an Instagram photo<\/a> of her hugging Robin on set. \u201cThis is just one moment\u2014after a big hug-caught on camera\u2014but there have been so many\u2014and they have meant the world to me. Thank you gma family. Love you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Our hearts are with Lara and her family during this time.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj1\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-19-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-19-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Read More TV + Pop Culture News<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.goodhousekeeping.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good Morning America star Lara Spencer announced the death of her mother, Carolyn Von Seelen, at age 85. Lara paid an emotional tribute to Carolyn and what she meant to her. Fans rallied around Lara on social media after hearing the news. Lara Spencer is saying goodbye to someone special. 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