Joanna Paul-Robie reveals she is dying from terminal illness

A popular New Zealand TV personality has revealed she is dying of cancer.

Joanna Paul-Robie, best known for reading the news on TV3, told Radio New Zealand on Friday that she is ‘sadly dying’.

She announced the heartbreaking news after receiving the Icon Award for her contribution to the creative industry on Thursday evening.

She called the award “the most honorable experience of my life.”

‘I was so touched as this award means so much to me coming from Tauranga Moana.

“But more importantly, because I’m unfortunately dying – I have terminal cancer – and it’s an even better breakthrough to receive this award before anyone gets it posthumously.”

She accepted the award in the presence of her family.

“I can’t tell you the lightness, the brightness, the feeling of aroha in me last night.”