People Icons Season 1 Episode 2 - Heroes & Survivors

Airdate: 2017-Mar-14

Episode summary:

"Heroes & Survivors" shines a light on the most harrowing, triumphant, and inspiring real-life survival and hero stories. The episode highlights everyday heroes among us who defied all odds and touched America's hearts. We'll hear from the remarkable mom who lost both of her legs while saving her two children in two separate tornadoes that happened fifteen minutes apart. The program also revisits and updates the survivor stories in the news no one can forget, from Baby Jessica to Lauren Scruggs and more. We'll also hear from Austin Hatch, the college student who survived two separate plane crashes, and how he's carrying on today after losing his entire family. Finally, we'll check in with unbelievable kid survivors and pet heroes.

About People Icons series:

The hour-long weekly program will be hosted by Good Morning America co-anchor Lara Spencer and is inspired by the iconic People magazine covers tha...Show more >