Cheryl Rogers: Rogers and his second wife, Grace Arline Wilkins, adopted Cheryl in 1941 from Hope Cottage in Texas. Cheryl grew up with her father’s beloved horse Trigger and appeared in some of his films as a child, including Meet Roy Rogers and Trail of Robin Hood.
Linda Lou Rogers: Grace gave birth to Linda Lou two years after adopting Cheryl. Linda married Gary Johnson, a minister, and they were together for over 40 years until his death in 2008. Linda lives in California, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.
Roy Rogers Jr.: Known as “Dusty,” Roy Jr. is the only biological son of Roy Rogers. Grace passed away due to complications from childbirth shortly after he was born. Dusty appeared on The Roy Rogers Show as a child and later became his father’s manager. He also performed with the Sons of the Pioneers and his own band, Roy Rogers Jr. and the High Riders.
Robin Elizabeth Rogers: Dale Evans gave birth to Robin, their only child together. Robin was born with Down syndrome and passed away before her second birthday due to complications from the mumps. Dale wrote the book Angel Unaware in her memory.
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