Michelle and Barack Obama lead tributes to her late mom: ‘There will only be one Marian Robinson’
by Io Dodds
Jun 01, 2024
3 minutes
Michelle and Barack Obama led a chorus of politicians and celebrities in paying tribute to her late mother, Marian Robinson.
Ms Robinson, known as the “first grandma” or “grandma in residence” during former president Obama’s time in office, died on Friday at the age of 86, according to a statement from her family.
“My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed,” wrote on Friday evening. “She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share
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