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Joan Lunden Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 12, 2026: By Njora Robert

Joan Lunden is an American journalist and television host and author for ABC News.

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Best Known For:The television show Good Morning America
Breakthrough:Became the co-anchor of ABC's 'Good Morning America' in 1980

10 Quick Facts About Joan Lunden

  • Full Name: Joan Lunden
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television show Good Morning America
  • Current Role: Television host and author
  • Current Employer: ABC News
  • Date of Birth: September 19, 1950
  • Age: 75 years old
  • Place of Birth: Fair Oaks, California
  • Marital Status: Married
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Joan Lunden Age

Joan Lunden is about 76 years old as of 2026. Joan Lunden was born in 1950.

Education

She attended California State University, Sacramento, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts.

  • California State University, Sacramento
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Liberal Arts

Career & Work

Joan Lunden's career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet and KCRA-TV.

Organization: ABC News
Role: Co-anchor of Good Morning America
Period: 1980–1997
Details: New York, NY · Longest-running female host in the history of 'Good Morning America'.
Organization: KCRA-TV
Role: Reporter and Anchor
Period: 1973–1975
Details: Sacramento, CA · Began her broadcast career as a consumer and weather reporter.

Rise to Fame

Joan Lunden rose to prominence for her role on the television show Good Morning America.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: Good Morning America (Co-anchor, 1980-1997) — The flagship morning news program of ABC

Awards & Achievements

  • Matrix Award — New York Women in Communications — Broadcasting

Joan Lunden Family & Relationships

Joan Lunden is married to Jeff Konigsberg. She has 1 sibling, Jeff Blunden.

  • Father: Erle Murray Blunden
  • Mother: Gladyce Lorraine Somervill
  • Siblings:
    • Jeff Blunden

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Joan Lunden
  • Popular As: Joan Elise Blunden
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: September 19, 1950
  • Age: 75
  • Birthday: September 19
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Place of Birth: Fair Oaks, California

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Erle Murray Blunden
  • Mother: Gladyce Lorraine Somervill
  • Siblings: Jeff Blunden
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jeff Konigsberg

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

Related Biographies

  • Jeff Konigsberg (Spouse • Husband)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joanlunden

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