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21. Katie Couric
Katie is a true example of how a strong woman won’t allow an unconventional family to feel unconventional. TV journalist Katie Couric married attorney John Paul “Jay” Monahan in 1989, but their happiness didn’t last long – Monahan died of colon cancer in 1998. He was just 42. This left her devastated, and she had to raise two young daughters all alone.
However, she didn’t allow her husband’s death to completely defeat her, and she underwent a colonoscopy on-air in March 2000 – by doing so, she inspired many others to get checked as well. She slowly progressed toward a flourishing career as an anchor for CBS Evening News, with two healthy and happy teenage girls by her side. Well done Katie, you’re an inspiration to us all!