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27-05-2025
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WATCH: Today Show Mourns Loss of Co-Anchor Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh (VIDEO)
, co-host of the 3rd Hour of Today, has suffered a tremendous loss. The journalist, who has been absent from Today while dealing with a "family health matter," is mourning the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, per RELATED: Jones and Ojeh were married for 17 years before he passed away from brain cancer. He was just 45. They met when Jones was a freshman at Northwestern University and agreed to show a high-school senior (Ojeh) around campus; they dated for eight years before Uche proposed at the Northwestern campus, and they wed in 2007. Jones and Ojeh share three children: sons Kayin and Uche, and daughter Clara. On the May 23 episode of Today, Savannah Guthrie shared: 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. There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. 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 reposted the video on Instagram and thanked her followers for their love and support. Watch the Today co-anchors honor Ojeh's life and memory below. View the to see embedded media.
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23-05-2025
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'Today' Co-Host Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 of Aggressive Brain Cancer
Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche Ojeh has died at the age of 45. The father of three had been in treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer News of his death was shared during the May 23 broadcast of Today — though Jones has been absent from the NBC morning news show since mid-DecemberUche Ojeh, the husband of Today co-host Sheinelle Jones, has died after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 45. The "heartbreaking" news was announced "with profound sadness" by Jones' Today co-hosts Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer and Jenna Bush Hager on Friday, May 23 during the NBC morning show's live broadcast. Ojeh, whose full name was Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh, and Jones were married for 18 years and share three children: son Kayin, 15, and fraternal twins Clara and Uche, 12. "There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children," said Guthrie. "Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. ... We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you. You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." "He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud," added Melvin, who was close friends with Ojeh. "He was that dad that was on the sideline of every soccer game. He was at all of the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." Jones shared a video of the segment on Instagram with the caption: "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones, 47, has been absent from the Today show since mid-December. She first joined the network in 2014 and has been a constant across all of Today's programming, including co-hosting 3rd Hour of Today alongside Roker, Melvin and Dreyer. The journalist addressed her absence in an Instagram post on Jan. 15, explaining that she was "time 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. "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." Though Jones didn't share specific details about her "family health matter," an insider told PEOPLE the situation was "serious" but didn't concern Jones or their children. "Sheinelle appreciates the support she's received from fans and viewers in her absence," the source said. "She's especially grateful for her tight-knit Today show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time." Ojeh was born on Feb. 4, 1980. He first met Jones at Northwestern University in the late '90s, she — then a freshman — offered to show him, a visiting high school senior, around campus. He'd go on to earn a bachelor's degree in computer science from the prestigious university with an economics concentration in 2001. Since 2008, he worked a managing partner at UAO Consulting, though previously consulted for IBM and Accenture After eight years of dating long distance, Ojeh proposed on their alma mater's campus where they fell in love in the middle of a rainstorm. The couple married in her hometown of Philadelphia on Sept. 2, 2007. They welcomed their first son, Kayin, in August 2009 and later expanded their family with fraternal twins, Clara and Uche, in July 2012. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Embracing family time was their top priority, as Jones said in 2019 during Today's streaming special, Holidays in My House: "My kids are happy and it's what's most important to me. There may be a pile of laundry in the corner, but I'm so happy that I wasn't so worried about the laundry that I didn't miss the moment in front of me." She echoed those sentiments in a birthday post for Ojeh in 2023, reflecting on all they've been through together. "Happy birthday Uche," she wrote in a slideshow of their memories together. "To think it all started right here at Northwestern...25 years ago. Then marriage a decade later. Then baby #1, then #2 & #3, moving to NYC, and 10,000 games, music and dance lessons later ... We're just getting started." Friday's broadcast ofToday included a touching video package to Ojeh. "He was her perfect match; a man whose joyful spirit and quiet strength complemented Sheinelle in every way," Guthrie said, in the pre-recorded piece. "Uche was the kind of person who brought life, warm and joy to every room." "Family, friends, and his deep and abiding faith were always his true north," she added. "He was an enthusiastic soccer player, sang in his church choir and was devoted to his Nigerian heritage, instilling in their children a deep connection to his cultural roots." "Today with heavy hearts we celebrate his life. Devoted husband, loving father and a man whose generosity of spirit touched all who knew him." Read the original article on People
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23-05-2025
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'Today' Co-Host Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 of Aggressive Brain Cancer
Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche Ojeh has died at the age of 45. The father of three had been in treatment for Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer News of his death was shared during the May 23 broadcast of Today — though Jones has been absent from the NBC morning news show since mid-DecemberUche Ojeh, the husband of Today co-host Sheinelle Jones, has died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called Glioblastoma. He was 45. The sad news was announced by Jones' Today co-hosts Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer and Jenna Bush Hager on Friday, May 23 during the NBC morning show's live broadcast. Ojeh, whose full name was Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh, and Jones were married for 18 years and share three children: son Kayin, 15, and fraternal twins Clara and Uche, 12. "There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children," said Guthrie. "We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you. You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." "He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud," added Melvin, who was close friends with Ojeh. "He was that dad that was on the sideline of every soccer game. He was at all of the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." Jones, 47, has been absent from the Today show since mid-December. She first joined the network in 2014 and has been a constant across all of Today's programming, including co-hosting 3rd Hour of Today alongside Roker, Melvin and Dreyer. The journalist addressed her absence in an Instagram post on Jan. 15, explaining that she was "time 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. "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." Though Jones didn't share specific details about her "family health matter," an insider told PEOPLE the situation was "serious" but didn't concern Jones or their children. "Sheinelle appreciates the support she's received from fans and viewers in her absence," the source said. "She's especially grateful for her tight-knit Today show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time." Ojeh was born on Feb. 4, 1980. He first met Jones at Northwestern University in the late '90s, she — then a freshman — offered to show him, a visiting high school senior, around campus. He'd go on to earn a bachelor's degree in computer science from the prestigious university with an economics concentration in 2001. Since 2008, he worked a managing partner at UAO Consulting, though previously consulted for IBM and Accenture After eight years of dating long distance, Ojeh proposed on their alma mater's campus where they fell in love in the middle of a rainstorm. The couple married in her hometown of Philadelphia on Sept. 2, 2007. They welcomed their first son, Kayin, in August 2009 and later expanded their family with fraternal twins, Clara and Uche, in July 2012. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Embracing family time was their top priority, as Jones said in 2019 during Today's streaming special, Holidays in My House: "My kids are happy and it's what's most important to me. There may be a pile of laundry in the corner, but I'm so happy that I wasn't so worried about the laundry that I didn't miss the moment in front of me." She echoed those sentiments in a birthday post for Ojeh in 2023, reflecting on all they've been through together. "Happy birthday Uche," she wrote in a slideshow of their memories together. "To think it all started right here at Northwestern...25 years ago. Then marriage a decade later. Then baby #1, then #2 & #3, moving to NYC, and 10,000 games, music and dance lessons later ... We're just getting started." Read the original article on People
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23-05-2025
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'Today''s Sheinelle Jones Speaks Out After Her Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 Following Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Sheinelle Jones is speaking out after the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh. The Today show co-hosts announced the death of Ojeh during the May 23 broadcast. He had been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, which is an aggressive form of brain cancer, and died after a long illness. In the wake of the announcement, Jones shared a message on social media. "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones captioned a video of the Today segment. The news comes after the journalist, 47, revealed on Jan. 15 that she was taking an extended break from the morning show as she dealt with a family health matter. In a post on Instagram, Jones shared, "I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I've been absent from the show. 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 on the support of my Today show family, but to also have all of you," she continued. "Your kindness means so much to me. I'll see you soon." At the time, Jones — who first joined Today in 2014 and now co-hosts the 3rd Hour of Today alongside Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer — did not reveal the nature of the issue but a source close to the television personality said the situation was 'serious.' "Sheinelle appreciates the support she's received from fans and viewers in her absence," the source added. "She's especially grateful for her tight-knit Today show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time." On May 23, Today co-hosts Savannah Guthrie, Melvin, Roker, Carson Daly, Drreyer and Jenna Bush Hager announced the news during the NBC morning show's live broadcast. "There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children," said Guthrie. "Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. ... We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you. You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." "He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud," added Melvin, who was close friends with Ojeh. "He was that dad that was on the sideline of every soccer game. He was at all of the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University. In an interview for the campus magazine's winter 2024 edition, it was revealed Jones met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, while he was still a high school senior visiting the university. 'I was a fake tour guide ... I was just walking to class,' she said at the time. '[I was like, 'Are you guys lost?' And] I told him I would take him around because he was cute." After dating for eight years, he proposed on the campus of their alma mater in the middle of a rainstorm. The couple tied the knot in 2007. The pair now are parents to three children: 15-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins, Clara and Uche. Over the years, Jones has opened up about her marriage to Ojeh on Today and celebrated their love on social media. 'Happy Anniversary Uche. ❤️ - It's amazing how life works sometimes ... We've created beautiful memories," she captioned photos of their special day on Instagram in September 2023. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. During the Friday broadcast, her co-hosts honored their love story. "He was her perfect match; a man who's joyful spirit and quiet strength complemented Sheinelle in every way," Guthrie said, in the pre-recorded piece. "Uche was the kind of person who brought life, warm and joy to every room." Read the original article on People
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23-05-2025
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See Photos of Sheinelle Jones' Family, Including Late Husband Uche Ojeh and Their 3 Kids
Over the course of her 10 years as part of the Today show family, viewers have fallen in love with Sheinelle Jones' bright smile and bubbly personality. Jones first joined the morning show back in 2014 and has been a constant across all of Today's programming, co-hosting 3rd Hour of Today alongside Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer, as well as filling in as co-anchor for Today and guest co-hosting Today with Hoda & Jenna (now dubbed Today with Jenna & Friends). Off-camera, the 46-year-old is a doting mother to three children — Kayin, 15 and twins Clara and Uche, 12 — with husband Uche Ojeh, whom she married in 2007. On May 23, Jones' Today co-hosts shared that Ojeh had died after several months of treatment for glioblastoma, a brain cancer. Jones and Ojeh first met at Northwestern University in the '90s when Jones, then a freshman, offered to give Ojeh, a high school senior, a tour of the campus. Eight years later, the couple got engaged on that very campus in the middle of a rainstorm. They tied the knot on Sept. 2, 2007 in Jones' hometown of Philadelphia. They later welcomed their children, son Kayin, and fraternal twins Clara and Uche. Below, see photos of Sheinelle Jones with her family. The couple cleaned up nicely while attending a friend's wedding at the New York Public Library in 2022. The two met at Northwestern University even before he was enrolled as a student; as she recalled, 'I was a fake tour guide ... I was just walking to class. [I was like, 'Are you guys lost?' And] I told him I would take him around because he was cute." Jones and Ojeh (with their two boys) attended a family wedding in Italy in 2019. Jones, Uche and their three kids had a cozy moment in this 2023 selfie around the holidays. "Happy Father's Day! ❤️" Jones simply captioned this sweet photo of Ojeh with their kids. In 2023, she shared a reel honoring all that Ojeh did for their family, from coaching soccer to cheering at recitals to sharing his heritage with the kids. "Always to the beat of your own drum," she wrote on the video. "Happy Father's Day Uche." The Today anchor looked happy next to her husband at Lincoln Center for a concert in June 2022. This 2020 family photo was posted to Jones' account around the holidays. Jones often touts her family's accomplishments on her social media accounts, including this one from 2023 where she celebrated "the Uches" for their big wins, her son for winning a soccer tournament and Dad for completing a triathalon. A new assignment hosting NBC's Wild Child had Jones reminiscing about their honeymoon. "15 years ago today …. we were on our honeymoon, and Uche somehow pulled me away from the beach and before I knew it, I was riding on elephants at sunset and feeding a baby cheetah at an endangered species sanctuary in South Africa…. ☺️," she wrote in 2022. Family time was always a priority for the two, as evidenced by this shot she shared from a one-night trip to celebrate Ojeh's brother's 40th birthday. "I remember going to his high school graduation party when Uche and I were dating! Now, we're all at a dinner table with spouses," she wrote. "Time flies. Family time is the best time, even if it's just for one night." The two were snapped on the Today Show plaza in 2019 looking coordinated in blue and white. Jones and Uche had a fun night out with some of the Today show family while attending the wedding of Al Roker and Debbie Roberts' daughter, Courtney in 2021. A baby baptism made Jones dig into her archives and pull out this gem. "I couldn't let another day go by without noting a beautiful moment with our friends Christina and Dan and their daughter Macy's baptism. ❤️ " she began. "Uche & I looked at Macy and immediately thought of our own kids' baby dedications. Our children all wore native Nigerian wear ... I had the best time looking at these 'outtakes' from those early days! ☺️ Having 3 under 3 was an adventure for sure. ❤️" Jones never missed an opportunity to celebrate her man. "Guess what today is? Apparently it's National Spouse Day. The truth is, our days are busy and if we're not careful - all of our conversation can easily be 'transactional'… about who goes where, and when, etc." she wrote in 2022. "So it's nice to push a pause button and tell the person you love that you appreciate them. — 'You caught my eye when I was 19 years old …. and here we are.'❤️ Happy National Spouse Day! 🥂" On May 23, Jones shared that her husband Uche Ojeh had died following a glioblastoma diagnosis. She had been absent from Today since mid-December, in order to spend time with her family during his illness. TKTKTK ADD? In 2023, she commemorated their happy marriage with a heartfelt series of photos looking back at their early days at Northwestern, raising babies, moving to New York and much more. Read the original article on People
