“RAW GOODBYE” As SHEINELLE JONES Faces HEARTACHE In LIVE Farewell To UCHE OJEH While TODAY Show Shares UNSEEN Moments Of GRIEF
The TODAY family is mourning the loss of Sheinelle Jones’s husband, Uche Ojeh, who passed away on Friday, May 23, following a battle with an aggressive type of brain cancer.
“With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and TODAY co-host Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,” Savannah Guthrie shared during the May 23 episode of TODAY.
“There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children,” Guthrie continued. “Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle’s perfect partner in life.”
Jones, who’s been away from the show since December 2024, expressed her gratitude for her TODAY family. “Thank you, for all of your love and support,” Jones wrote on Instagram.
“Love you Sheinelle…we wrap our arms around you now and forever!” Jones’ co-host Jenna Bush Hager commented on her post, as did Dylan Dreyer, who wrote: “Hoping you can find peace in the love and prayers that surround you and your incredible children. I’m so lucky to have known Uche and his spirit lives on in your family. Love you Sheinelle.”
“Uche was an extraordinary person,” Guthrie added on Instagram. “Full of light and heart and faith. Sheinelle, my dearest, we love you and the kids with all of our hearts. I marvel at your strength. You are surrounded by love now and forever.”
Jones and Ojeh were college sweethearts who first met in the late ’90s at Northwestern University. The couple got married on September 2, 2007 and welcomed three children together: son Kayin, 15, and fraternal twins Clara and Uche, 12.
Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh smile on Friday, June 14, 2019. Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Why has Sheinelle Jones been absent from TODAY?
Earlier this year, Jones addressed her absence in a social media post, sharing that she was taking time away to “deal with a family health matter.”
“I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show,” she wrote in January 2025. “I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter. It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today show family, but to also have all of you. Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”
Xem bài viết này trên Instagram
In recent months, her TODAY co-hosts have expressed their love and support. In April 2025, Craig Melvin shared that they’ve kept in touch with Jones. “We talk to her all the time,” Melvin said at the time. “We love our girl. It’s been nice to see how much everyone loves her, too.” Al Roker added, “We’re just praying for her.”
In May 2025, Dreyer gave another update, sharing that she talks to Jones frequently. “A week doesn’t go by where we’re not checking in, seeing how she’s doing,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “We pray for her all the time, we can’t wait for her to come back, so we’re just waiting for that day to come.”
TODAY certainly misses Jones captivating viewers in her areas of expertise. Jones earned a degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and co-hosts TODAY’s third hour. She also hosts the “Wild Child” segments in NBC’s The More You Know programs, focusing on baby animals across the globe. Jones also executive produced Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret, a documentary that highlights infertility among Black women.
News
Elon Musk Unleashes Tesla Pi Phone: Silicon Valley in Turmoil as ‘iPhone K!ller’ Rumours Ignite Tech War – Forget everything you know about smartphones—Elon’s latest creation isn’t just a device, it’s a direct challenge to the tech giants’ throne. With Starlink connectivity, no app store gatekeepers, and a jaw-dropping price point, insiders are calling it the most disruptive move in years. Could this be the revolution that topples Apple and Google, or is it the opening shot in a new era of tech rivalry? The answers may change everything you thought about the future of your phone.
ELON’S TECH GAMBLE: Tesla Pi Phone Leak Sends Shockwaves Through Silicon Valley — Is This the End of iPhone and…
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE SUDDENLY MISSING FROM TODAY—A FAMILIAR FACE STEPS IN AND CRAIG MELVIN DROPS A MAJOR HINT! Fans were left guessing when Savannah was nowhere to be seen on Today, and an unexpected replacement took her seat. Now, Craig Melvin’s cryptic update has everyone wondering what’s really going on—and when she’ll be back.
TODAY host Savannah Guthrie has been absent from the show this week, and has been replaced by a familiar face….
KELLY RIPA’S SON DROPS A PERSONAL B0MBSHELL—FANS STUNNED BY HIS BOLD RELATIONSHIP REVEAL! When Michael Consuelos shared his truth, even his mom was caught completely off guard. But it’s the identity of his new love that has everyone talking—and no one saw this twist coming.
It was a revelation that no one—not even the most eagle-eyed Hollywood gossip hounds—saw coming. For years, Michael Consuelos, the…
DAVID MUIR SPOTTED IN LATE-NIGHT ENCOUNTER—Fans Can’DAVID MUIR SPOTTED IN LATE-NIGHT ENCOUNTER—Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Who He Was With! Whispers are flying after David Muir was caught on camera during a late-night outing with an unidentified man. The real story behind this secretive rendezvous has everyone asking: what’s really going on?
In a shocking revelation that has taken both fans and the media world by storm, World News Tonight anchor David Muir was…
DAVID MUIR MAKES SH0CKING ADMISSION ABOUT HIS FUTURE—WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE ABC WORLD NEWS ANCHOR? “Are you really thinking about stepping away?” a colleague asked, wide-eyed. David nodded thoughtfully, “It’s time to consider what comes next.” Fans are left stunned and curious—what big changes are ahead for one of America’s most trusted news anchors?
In an exclusive interview, ABC News anchor David Muir opened up about his future with the network and his personal…
INSIDER CONFIRMS: Rachel Maddow in Secret Talks to Launch Her Own Network—Fans Celebrate Her Bold Move from MSNBC! “Is it true you’re starting your own network?” a fan asked excitedly. Rachel smiled, “Let’s just say big things are coming.” With whispers of new freedom and creative control, viewers are cheering Rachel on as she takes charge of her next chapter.
In the world of cable news, few names carry the kind of weight — and spark the kind of feverish…
End of content
No more pages to load
