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Tia Elaine Robertson: What Happened To Oscar Robertson's Daughter?

Tia Elaine Robertson is the daughter of the ex-professional basketball player, businessman, and author Oscar Robertson. Tia’s father played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is one of the greatest players of all time and has been inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame, in 2009.

Tia Elaine Robertson: Bio Summary

NameTia Elaine Robertson
Age59 years old as of 2023
Born1964
GenderFemale
Famous asdaughter of Oscar Robertson
NationalityAmerican
ParentsOscar Robertson and Yvonne Crittenden
SiblingsShana Yvonne Robertson and Mari Robertson
GrandparentsBailey Robertson and Mazell Robertson

Tia Elaine Robertson is the daughter of Oscar Robertson and his wife Yvonne Crittenden. Tia was born in the year 1964. She will be celebrating her 59 birthday in 2023. She is the sister of Shana Yvonne Robertson born in the year 1962 and Mari Robertson.

Tia Elaine Robertson’s mother Yvonne Crittenden is a school teacher and her father Oscar Robertson is a former professional basketball player. Tia’s paternal grandparents are Bailey Robertson and Mazell Robertson. Fortunately for Tia and her siblings, their parents are still married.

Tia Elaine Robertson’s mother and father met at the University of Cincinnati. They were in a relationship for about two years before agreeing to get married. On June 25, 1960, Oscar Robertson and Yvonne Crittenden got married officially, in a beautiful ceremony.

The wedding ceremony happened at the Carmel Presbyterian Church in front of their family, friends, and loved ones. They got married after Oscar’s graduation. Oscar Robertson and his wife Yvonne Crittenden have been married for more than 60 years.

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Oscar once joked that his life had been “dull” and he has been “married to the same woman for a long time”. As a celebrity child, Tia Robertson might have attended private schools. Tia was raised away from the spotlight but she is believed to have enjoyed a blissful and luxurious childhood.

Tia Elaine Robertson has managed to live her life away from publicity. Much cannot be said about her personal life. The career path she chose is unknown. Her relationship status is also unknown. She hasn’t spoken about being married or not.

What Happened To Oscar Robertson’s Daughter?

Oscar Robertson’s daughter Tia Elaine Robertson suffered lupus-related kidney failure. Tia was diagnosed with the disease when she was in her 30s. Tia’s adorable father saved her life by donating one of his kidneys to his daughter Tia. This happened in the year 1997.

Oscar Robertson said: “I’m no hero; I’m just a father.” It all started when Tia noticed a change in herself. Red spots started showing up on her fingertips. She got a butterfly rash and went to see a dermatologist. After she was diagnosed with systemic Lupus and identified the failure of her kidneys, her dad wanted to save her.

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Tia Elaine Robertson and her father Oscar Robertson went through a 6-hour transplant procedure. Oscar said: “I was crying; I was happy she would not have to go through this again.” Oscar has since been an honorary spokesman for the National Kidney Foundation.

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Abbie Anker

Update: 2024-05-18