There are two prominent individuals named John Roberts in the recent news with very different circumstances:
- John Roberts, the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (age 70 in 2025), is actively serving and has been a pivotal figure in key court rulings over the past 20 years. His court has notably shifted American law to the right on many issues such as abortion, gun rights, presidential immunity, and foreign aid decisions. He remains influential in ongoing important cases related to conservative legal policies.
- John Roberts, the Fox News journalist (age 68 in 2025), has recently been battling a severe case of malaria. He was hospitalized around late August 2025 after developing serious symptoms and has been under treatment. He contracted malaria likely during a trip to Indonesia. Despite the severity of the disease, he has expressed hope to return to work soon and remains grateful for colleague support during his absence from broadcasting.
To clarify, the Chief Justice John Roberts is well and active professionally, while the Fox News journalist John Roberts has been seriously ill with malaria but appears to be recovering. If the question was regarding a certain John Roberts, the above distinguishes their current status as of September 2025. Please specify if more details on either individual are desired.
