Fox News viewers saw a familiar face back on screen this weekend, but behind the calm delivery was a year Anita Vogel describes as nothing short of devastating.
After months away from the spotlight, the veteran journalist returned to television following the death of her husband, Mark Rozells, and a string of personal losses that reshaped her family’s life.
Surviving Disaster Before Facing Grief
In a message shared on X, Vogel, 56, reflected on how 2025 unfolded for her family.
What began with survival turned into sorrow.
Early in the year, they escaped the destructive Palisades Fire in Southern California.
Months later, the family was hit by a far more personal blow when Rozells died in October from complications related to pancreatic cancer.
She called it “a heartbreaking and tragic year,” explaining that the combination of natural disaster and sudden illness left her family reeling.
Stepping Away to Heal
Vogel explained that she chose to step back from work for several months to process the loss.
Grief, she said, was something that couldn’t be rushed or hidden behind studio lights.
“By the grace of God we are moving forward one day at a time,” she wrote, acknowledging how difficult the months away had been, but also hinting at a slow, deliberate path forward.
Why Coming Back Matters
Her decision to return to Fox News’ Big Weekend Show wasn’t about business as usual. Vogel described going back to work as part of her healing process, a way to restore some sense of routine after everything familiar had been shaken.
She thanked friends, family, and colleagues for respecting her privacy during the toughest period and said she was genuinely excited to reunite with her co-hosts and viewers.
Viewers Rally Around a Familiar Face
The response from fans was immediate and emotional. Longtime viewers flooded Vogel’s posts with condolences, prayers, and personal stories of loss.
Many spoke about their admiration for her professionalism and strength, while others shared their own experiences with grief and pancreatic cancer.
Vogel replied to several messages directly, offering compassion in return and thanking supporters for their kindness.
Support From Inside the Network
Colleagues also made their support public. Fox & Friends Weekend co-host Griff Jenkins posted a heartfelt message, praising Vogel’s character and urging people to keep her family in their thoughts.
Vogel responded warmly, calling Jenkins a dear friend and expressing gratitude for the outpouring of care she received from within the Fox News family.
Back on Air, Facing the News Again
Vogel officially returned on Saturday night, joining Lisa Marie Boothe, Joey Jones, and Gianno Caldwell on the evening segment.
The panel covered major national stories, including the arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon and Immigration and Customs Enforcement-related protests in Minnesota.
For viewers, it was a sign of normalcy. For Vogel, it marked a significant step forward after months defined by loss.
Remembering Mark Rozells Beyond the Headlines
Outside of television, Vogel has also spoken publicly about her husband through the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy foundation.
In a moving tribute, she described how pancreatic cancer arrived without warning.
Rozells, she said, was active, healthy, and had no family history of the disease.
The diagnosis came late, reinforcing her message that pancreatic cancer often shows no symptoms until it’s too advanced.
A Legacy of Humility and Love
Vogel wrote that her husband was remembered not just for his achievements, but for his humility. She encouraged others to honor him by doing something modest and kind, saying it was the quality that defined him most.
Rozells is survived by Vogel, their four children, his father and stepmother, and two sisters.
For Vogel, returning to the air doesn’t signal an end to grief, but a way of carrying it forward—one day, and one broadcast, at a time.
