The beloved ‘Today’ anchor was first diagnosed after bloodwork at a routine checkup showed elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels. Since 1979, Al Roker says he’s averaged some sort of surgery every three and a half years or so. Sitting in the PEOPLE studio, having come straight from 30 Rockefeller Plaza and that morning’s Today broadcast, the weatherman jokes that, by his math, he’s “just ... Read more
“After Breast Cancer Surgery, Hoda Kotb Was Stunned by One Unexpected Person’s Remark .QN”
Hoda Kotb recently opened up about one of the most intimate and transformative moments in her journey through breast cancer. She recalled a powerful encounter with a woman named Harriet, who had undergone a mastectomy before doctors had performed any kind of reconstruction. “I looked at her like she was crazy,” Hoda said. “I thought, ‘Does she really think I’m going to show her my boob? No way, not happening.’ But before I ... Read more
“NBC Anchor Craig Melvin Shares Chilling Cemetery Encounter After Visiting Brother’s Grave .QN”
Craig Melvin, the well-known NBC News anchor, recently opened up about an extraordinary and deeply emotional experience that took place during a visit to the grave of his late brother, Lawrence Meadows, who tragically passed away from colon cancer. The heartfelt moment, Craig revealed, was not a routine visit, but one sparked by a mysterious and vivid dream in which Lawrence appeared to him, urging him to ... Read more
“In a Touching Episode, Jenna Bush Hager Recalls John Hager’s Unexpected Clarity Before His Passing .QN”
Jenna Bush Hager is mourning the death of her father-in-law and former Virginia lieutenant governor, John Hager, who died Sunday at the age of 83. Posting to Instagram early on Monday morning, the Today host, 38, shared a series of sweet shots of John with her children, writing, “We lost my father-in-law, John Hager, Sunday morning.” “He was a giant of a man — although, I never saw him ... Read more
“Rain or Shine, Al Roker Walks Miles Before Sunrise — The Private Promise Behind His Daily Journey .QN”
Al Roker’s Morning Walk: A Ritual of Resilience Every morning, long before the sun rises over Manhattan, Al Roker laces up his sneakers and steps out into the quiet streets. His three-mile walk to the Today Show set at Rockefeller Plaza is more than just a commute—it’s a ritual of discipline, a testament to his quiet strength, and a deeply personal commitment rooted in a life-changing promise. Rain or shine, the ... Read more