Roger Cook from PBS home renovation program, This Old House announced his illness in 2018. 

Roger Cook, who had worked as the garden and landscape contractor in This Old House since 1988, retired from the show in January 2020. Now, people are wondering where he is and how he is doing.

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What Happened To Roger Cook From This Old House?

Roger Cook informed followers in June 2018 that he would be curtailing his involvement with This Old House and its spinoff Ask This Old House to take care of himself. In addition, he revealed that he had several health issues.

The landscaper claimed in an open letter that he appreciated his job for the many years he was on the show and that he is still pleased to be a member of the group. Before announcing that he would curtail his TV responsibilities owing to his health difficulties, he thanked the friends and family he made while on the show.

He added that he would spend time taking care of himself and spending some time with his family. Unfortunately, Cook did not mention the details of his illness in the letter, which resulted in several rumors and speculations.

Caught the old episode of This Old House with Roger Cook saying goodbye ????????? 

— cityprincess (@cityprincess9) October 19, 2020

An unidentified source claimed that he once passed out on a reality show set, but the PBS management concealed the truth. Whatever the case may be, such news circulated on social media. He is said to have had a heart attack and collapsed.

Similarly, some news outlets focused on the heart attack tale, while others concentrated on the cancer story. The media speculates that his absence from the reality show was due to his cancer treatment, which takes a lengthy period.

Roger Cook Writes About His Illness And Health Problems

In the letter, Roger Cook did not talk about his illness or health problem frankly. When he revealed his health condition in 2018, he began to limit his appearance in the show. After two years, he retired from the show.

Although he has not come forward in the media to update his health condition, it seems he is doing well now. He posted a family picture during the holidays in late December 2021.

He works at K& R Landscape, a company that he and his wife established. In addition, although he has not appeared in public, he has been active on social media like Twitter and Instagram, where people can get the hang of his whereabouts.

Is Roger Cook Dead Or Still Alive?

Roger Cook is believed to be alive and not dead yet. However, an unknown source posted an obituary notice mentioning him, whose credibility cannot be confirmed yet.

Roger Cook Obituary this old house – Dead| cause of death 

— Bryan (@Bryan90425386) January 21, 2022

Moreover, he was active on Twitter till yesterday, which makes us assume that he is doing well and is alive at present.

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