Fox 5 New York Anchor Cries Live on Air While Mourning Death of Her Mother

Fox 5 New York news anchor Rosanna Scotto cried live on air while mourning the death of her mother.

On Tuesday, September 1, the Good Day New York host, 68, got emotional on her first day back to work following the death of her mom, Marion Scotto, at 90. The trigger? Hearing “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” by B.J. Thomas before the morning weather forecast, per People.

“Sorry, sorry. This song reminds me of my parents,” an emotional Scotto explained, as the tears came and she struggled to maintain her composure. “Anyway, thank you so much for all the comments and text messages and whatever.”

Scotto added, “My mother would kill me right now if she saw me crying on the air, so we’re going to get it together.”

The bereaved daughter also sent a message via X to viewers on Tuesday morning, in response to their outpouring of love and support. “#gdny back to work…back to navigating life without my Mom,” she wrote. “Appreciate everyone who reached out.”

#gdny back to work…back to navigating life without my Mom. Appreciate everyone who reached out. 🙏❤️

— Rosanna Scotto (@rosannascotto) September 1, 2026

Additionally, Scotto posted a video on her Instagram grid.

“We’re back on the saddle; mom would have wanted it that way,” she told followers. “So, thank you for the text messages, the comments, the Instagram messages. I appreciate it so much. It was really lovely. I’m still going through everything.”

Scotto then reiterated, “It’s time to get back to work. Mom would have wanted that. In fact, after Dad died, she had us back in the restaurant that night. I’ve taken more time than she would have allowed, if she was around. So thank you, thank you, thank you. See you on Good Day.”

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On August 25, Scotto announced the death of her mother with a touching tribute on Instagram.

Fellow journalists and celebrity friends flooded her with love, including Deborah Roberts, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Jill Martin, Andy Cohen, Gloria Gaynor, Debi Mazar, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, and Melissa Gorga, among others.