Background
She is also a daughter of former Columbia Broadcasting System anchorman Walter Cronkite.
She is also a daughter of former Columbia Broadcasting System anchorman Walter Cronkite.
Cronkite is a public speaker on issues related to mental health, especially depression. She is the author of the books On the Edge of Darkness: Conversations on Conquering Depression and On the Edge of the Spotlight: Celebrities" Children Speak Out About Their Lives. In 1979 she co-starred on the short-lived National Broadcasting Company sitcom Hizzonner.
She also had roles in the movies Network, "Billy Jack", The Trial of Billy Jack, "Billy Jack Goes to Washington" and Which Way Is Up.
Cronkite was previously married to William F. Ikard. They have two sons, Will Ikard and John Ikard.
She currently lives in Austin, Texas.