For a lot of us, the nameAnderson Cooperis practically synonymous with “the news.”

While much of Anderson’s life has seemed charmed, there have also been great periods of enormous loss.

Anderson’s personal life hasn’t been completely tragic, though.

Anderson Cooper attending an event

In February 2022, he announced that his second son, Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper, had joined the family.

As such, it makes sense that Anderson had a childhood that many would not describe as typical.

When Anderson was only 10 years old, his father Wyatt Cooper passed away while undergoing heart surgery.

Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt

As he told the publication, “I had cauterized my feelings.

In interviews promoting the book, Anderson directly addressed the topic at hand.

He toldCNNthat the death of his father closed him off in some ways.

Anderson Cooper and his family

He explained, “Loss changes you …

He said, “[The] idealization of other people’s moms would last a very short time.

This is an amazing privilege and it was an incredible experience.'”

Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt

Learning to live without knowing why is one of the many things I continue to struggle with.”

His first job in the role was for Channel One, where he started out as a fact checker.

One day, he grew bored with his role and took a camera to Myanmar.

Anderson and Carter Cooper

The footage he captured landed him a new role at Channel One as its Chief International Correspondent.

The position saw him reporting from countries such as Myanmar, Haiti, and Russia (perBiographyandCNN).

In 1995, Cooper took a role at ABC as a news correspondent.

Anderson Cooper on Channel One

In fact, he soon felt called to return to his original job in news.

With that in mind, it’s definitely not too hard to understand why he’s so loyal!

In more recent years, Cooper has added quite a few programs and shows at CNN to his roster.

Anderson Cooper smiling

The show also airs on CNN+.

These have included Daytime Emmys, GLAAD Media Awards, and more.

Despite ending their romantic relationship, Cooper and Maisani have continued to be very close.

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen

The friend told the magazine, “They very quietly got back together and are planning ahead.

Cooper announced the news himself on CNN, eulogizing his mother for the world.

Once there, the family learned her cancer had spread extensively.

Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani

Vanderbilt’s story was a remarkable one.

I am a dad.

I have a son.

Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt

And I want you to meet him” (viaYouTube).

As he explained, “Wyatt calls me ‘daddy’ and Benjamin ‘papa.’

We’re a family.

Anderson Cooper and Wyatt

Cooper said, “But I turned around when Wyatt got his first shot, and Benjamin is weeping!

He’s become this, like, big softie.

It’s really sweet to see.”

Anderson Cooper and Sebastian

Anderson Cooper attending an event