Make Page Six a Preferred Source Soap opera star Bree Williamson, who starred in “General Hospital” and “One Life to Live,” has announced the heartbreaking death of her husband, Michael John Roberts.
In an official obituary, Williamson and the family of her late husband revealed that the “BoJack Horseman” animator and director died at their Los Angeles home on Wednesday, after a brief battle with glioblastoma.
“We were supposed to have more time. More conversations over a good cup of coffee. More spirited debates about matters both profound and wonderfully insignificant,” the statement began.
“More laughter, more stories, more music and more ordinary moments that would someday become extraordinary memories.”
The family statement noted that the artist’s illness “came suddenly” and that the “time that followed was heartbreakingly short.”
Per Mayo Clinic, glioblastoma is an aggressive type of brain cancer that starts in cells called astrocytes, which support nerve cells. It’s the most common malignant brain tumor in adults and makes up about half of all malignant brain tumors in adults.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Williamson wrote, “Thank you to everyone that has reached out. We are heartbroken and taking some time.”
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Alongside his work as an animator, Roberts also directed projects such as Comedy Central’s “TripTank.”
Elsewhere, he was credited as a producer on the YouTube Red series “Dallas & Robo” starring John Cena and Kat Dennings, and 2024’s “Hot Wheels Let’s Race.”
The family statement praised Roberts as a “gifted artist with an extraordinary talent” who “saw the world a little differently.”
The obituary also noted that the animator “cherished” the family he had built with Williamson, describing the actress as “the person he was so proud to have beside him.”
“He treasured their shared journey, their everyday moments, and the simple privilege of walking through the world together.”
As for the couple’s 15-year-old son, McGreggor, Roberts saw his child as “a source of immense pride.”
“Michael wanted nothing but the best for him, and saw in the young man he was becoming, possibilities greater than he could ever have imagined for himself,” the statement continued.
“He was already deeply proud of the life his son was building, and eager for all that lay ahead of him.”
In place of flowers or donations, the family asked well-wishers to “please save your money and buy a cool car,” as that is what Roberts would have wanted.
Williamson is best known for playing Jessica Buchanan on ABC’s daytime soap One Life to Live from 2003 until the show ended in 2012.
She also enjoyed a successful stint on ABC’s General Hospital in 2016, and a guest role on Gossip Girl in 2009.
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