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3 days ago
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Sheinelle Jones' 'Today 'Colleagues Show Their Support at Her Husband Uche Ojeh's Funeral
Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, died of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on Friday, May 23 That day, her Today show colleagues announced his death on behalf of Jones to viewers Jones' colleagues were spotted alongside her at Ojeh's funeral on Friday, May 30 in New York CitySheinelle Jones' Today show colleagues continue to stand by her side following her husband Uche Ojeh's death. Ojeh (full name Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh) died of brain cancer on Friday, May 23. He was 45. His funeral was on Friday, May 30, in New York City. Jones' coworkers Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb attended the service in remembrance of Ojeh. Photos show the emotional group leaving the service, per the New York Post. A teary Melvin was photographed holding a tissue, while Bush Hager, 43, stood beside him, and Kotb, 60, Roker, 70, and his wife, Deborah Roberts, were behind them. Another image showed Guthrie, 53, teary-eyed, descending the church steps. Guthrie announced with "profound sadness" that Jones' husband of 18 years, died after a "courageous battle" with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on May 23. They share three kids: 15-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Guthrie was joined by Today co-hosts Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Roker, Bush Hager and Melvin, 46, as she shared the news and they reflected on how "strong" Jones has been. "Sheinelle has been so strong through all of this, as was Uche," Guthrie said. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' Guthrie continued. '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.' "We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you,' she said. 'You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." Several of Jones' colleagues reiterated Guthrie's sentiments. Daly, a father of four, reflected on the death of his 46-year-old father when he was 5 years old. 'You think so much about these young children, your heart goes out to them,' Daly said. 'So I pray for their family and the kids that they'll have that fortune as well.' Melvin provided insight into his friendship with Ojeh and explained how he was a devoted father. 'One thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world and was just so proud,' Melvin said. 'He was that dad that was on the sidelines of all the soccer games. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." In the wake of the announcement, Jones shared a message on social media on Friday, May 23. "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones captioned a video of the Today segment. 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. Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University. Jones met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, while he was still a high school senior visiting the university, Jones said in an interview for the campus magazine's winter 2024 edition. 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. Read the original article on People
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Sheinelle Jones' 'Today 'Colleagues Show Their Support at Her Husband Uche Ojeh's Funeral
Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, died of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on Friday, May 23 That day, her Today show colleagues announced his death on behalf of Jones to viewers Jones' colleagues were spotted alongside her at Ojeh's funeral on Friday, May 30 in New York CitySheinelle Jones' Today show colleagues continue to stand by her side following her husband Uche Ojeh's death. Ojeh (full name Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh) died of brain cancer on Friday, May 23. He was 45. His funeral was on Friday, May 30, in New York City. Jones' coworkers Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb attended the service in remembrance of Ojeh. Photos show the emotional group leaving the service, per the New York Post. A teary Melvin was photographed holding a tissue, while Bush Hager, 43, stood beside him, and Kotb, 60, Roker, 70, and his wife, Deborah Roberts, were behind them. Another image showed Guthrie, 53, teary-eyed, descending the church steps. Guthrie announced with "profound sadness" that Jones' husband of 18 years, died after a "courageous battle" with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on May 23. They share three kids: 15-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Guthrie was joined by Today co-hosts Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Roker, Bush Hager and Melvin, 46, as she shared the news and they reflected on how "strong" Jones has been. "Sheinelle has been so strong through all of this, as was Uche," Guthrie said. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' Guthrie continued. '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.' "We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you,' she said. 'You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." Several of Jones' colleagues reiterated Guthrie's sentiments. Daly, a father of four, reflected on the death of his 46-year-old father when he was 5 years old. 'You think so much about these young children, your heart goes out to them,' Daly said. 'So I pray for their family and the kids that they'll have that fortune as well.' Melvin provided insight into his friendship with Ojeh and explained how he was a devoted father. 'One thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world and was just so proud,' Melvin said. 'He was that dad that was on the sidelines of all the soccer games. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." In the wake of the announcement, Jones shared a message on social media on Friday, May 23. "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones captioned a video of the Today segment. 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. Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University. Jones met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, while he was still a high school senior visiting the university, Jones said in an interview for the campus magazine's winter 2024 edition. 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. Read the original article on People
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24-05-2025
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‘Today' show co-host Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche Ojeh dead at 45
'Today' show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, has died, the NBC program announced on-air Friday. He was 45. '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 said. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' Guthrie, 53, continued. '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.' Ojeh, whose full name was Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh, remained in hospice before his passing and put up a 'brave fight,' multiple sources tell The Post. The couple tied the knot in 2007 and share three kids together — 14-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. In mid-January, Jones, 46, revealed she would be stepping back from the third hour of 'Today' for an extended time due to a family matter. '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,' the reporter wrote on Instagram. '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.' Jones added, 'Your kindness means so much to me. I'll see you soon.' At the time, a source told People that the situation was 'serious.' Although the insider made it clear the circumstances didn't involve their kids, the source expressed that Jones was grateful for those who rallied behind her. 'Sheinelle appreciates the support she's received from fans and viewers in her absence,' they said. 'She's especially grateful for her tight-knit 'Today' show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time.' Jones and Ojeh's love story began in the late '90s, when the pair met while studying at Northwestern University. After dating for eight years, Ojeh proposed at their alma mater. The triathlete popped the question during a rainstorm, much to Jones' surprise. 'I thought I knew when it was coming, twice, and it didn't happen,' she admitted during a 2018 'Today' show segment. Jones explained that Ojeh once surprised her with a piece of Tiffany's jewelry, which she assumed was an engagement ring. And the second time she thought she was getting proposed to during a trip to Cancun, Mexico. Jones admitted she had a sneaky way to find out who the hunk on campus was. 'I was a fake tour guide … I was just walking to class,' the host confessed during an interview with Northwestern's campus magazine in 2024. '[I was like, 'Are you guys lost?' And] I told him I would take him around because he was cute.' Throughout their union, Jones made it clear she wanted their children to grow up with a rich history about both their backgrounds, including Ojeh being Nigerian. 'I think it is important to my husband that my kids are brought up knowing his side and his culture,' she mused while on the morning talk show in 2022. 'So, I actually am happy that every year — and even more than every year, whenever we get together — they get new native wear because as they continue to grow, they continue to get new outfits.' In September 2023, the television personality took to Instagram to gush over her partner a year and a half before his death. 'Happy Anniversary Uche – it's amazing how life works sometimes … ' Jones penned. 'I was born in Philly … moved away as a baby … visited my father every summer after my parents separated … but I never imagined I'd end up having some of the best years of my life and career there, getting married in Philly, and ultimately having 3 kids at the same hospital where I was born. We've created beautiful memories…. here's to a lifetime more. 16 years!' In April, Jones' colleagues addressed her prolonged absence on the network. 'I just talked to her a couple days ago,' Calvin Melvin told Access Hollywood. 'She's taking some time to be with her family and we talk to her all the time.' 'We love our girl,' Melvin, 45, continued. 'It's been nice to see how much everyone else loves her, too.' Al Roker chimed in: 'We're just praying for her.' Dylan Dreyer also confirmed that Jones 'misses being' on the show. 'She wishes she was here with us, but she's doing what she needs to do,' Dreyer, 43, said. 'She'll be back.'
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24-05-2025
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Maria Shriver calls NBC's Sheinelle Jones ‘a courteous caregiver' after death of her husband Uche Ojeh
Maria Shriver is praising her friend Sheinelle Jones. The author, 69, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message following the death of the NBC correspondent's husband Uche Ojeh. 'This morning, you likely heard the heartbreaking news for my friend @sheinelle_o and her family,' Shriver began. 'The love of her life, her partner, the father of her kids, Uche Ojeh, lost his battle with brain cancer.' Explaining how the 47-year-old stood by her husband's side until the end, the journalist wrote, 'Sheinelle was a courteous caregiver, there around the clock, caring, loving, showing up 24/7 for him and for their kids.' 'She got him the best medical care. She did everything right, and still, here we are. My heart breaks for her and everyone who has walked this path. May we hold her in our hearts and our prayers. May we give her and her family the strength and the privacy they need to begin a new journey without the love of their lives.' Jones and Ojeh tied the knot in 2007 and share three kids: 14-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Shriver went on to share that through it all, she admires the mom of three. 'I admire how she stepped up,' continued Shriver. 'Every time I spoke with her, she kept saying how she was trying and how critical it was for her to be there for every second for every moment. What a love. What a powerful thing to care for someone when they need it most. God bless you, my friend, and god bless all of you who know what she is going through, because you have walked the same journey.' Along with the touching sentiments, the former First Lady of California shared a photo of herself with Jones, a second snap alongside Jones, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker and a sweet family shot of Jones, Ojeh and their kids. Savannah Guthrie announced the heartbreaking news of Ojeh's death on the 'Today' show on Friday. '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,' the journalist, 53, said through tears. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' she continued. '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.' Following news of the triathlete's death, multiple sources told The Post Ojeh was in hospice before he passed and put up a 'brave fight.' Fans speculated something was awry after Jones revealed in January that she would be stepping back from the third hour of 'Today' for an extended time due to a family matter. '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,' she wrote on Instagram at the time. As Jones put it, '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.' The reporter added, 'Your kindness means so much to me. I'll see you soon.' Shortly after, an insider shared with People that the situation was 'serious.' 'Sheinelle appreciates the support she's received from fans and viewers in her absence,' the source noted. 'She's especially grateful for her tight-knit 'Today' show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time.' Jones and Ojeh first met in the late '90s during college at Northwestern University, with the anchor detailing the coy way she found out who the hunk on campus was back in the day. 'I was a fake tour guide … I was just walking to class,' Jones said during an interview with Northwestern's campus magazine in 2024. '[I was like, 'Are you guys lost?' And] I told him I would take him around because he was cute.' The pair dated for eight years, before Ojeh popped the question at their alma mater. He proposed during a rainstorm – which left Jones surprised to say the least. 'I thought I knew when it was coming, twice, and it didn't happen,' she confessed during a 2018 'Today' show segment. Prior to the real engagement, Ojeh once surprised Jones with Tiffany's jewelry – which she assumed was that ring. The second time, the on-air personality thought it was happening while on a trip to Cancun, Mexico. In September 2023, Jones gushed over her partner in honor of their anniversary. 'Happy Anniversary Uche – it's amazing how life works sometimes … ' she penned. 'I was born in Philly … moved away as a baby … visited my father every summer after my parents separated … but I never imagined I'd end up having some of the best years of my life and career there, getting married in Philly, and ultimately having 3 kids at the same hospital where I was born. We've created beautiful memories…. here's to a lifetime more. 16 years!'
New York Post
24-05-2025
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Maria Shriver calls NBC's Sheinelle Jones ‘a courteous caregiver' after death of her husband Uche Ojeh
Maria Shriver is praising her friend Sheinelle Jones. The author, 69, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message following the death of the NBC correspondent's husband Uche Ojeh. 'This morning, you likely heard the heartbreaking news for my friend @sheinelle_o and her family,' Shriver began. 'The love of her life, her partner, the father of her kids, Uche Ojeh, lost his battle with brain cancer.' 10 Maria Shriver and Sheinelle Jones. Instagram/@mariashriver 10 Maria Shriver, Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker. Instagram/@mariashriver Explaining how the 47-year-old stood by her husband's side until the end, the journalist wrote, 'Sheinelle was a courteous caregiver, there around the clock, caring, loving, showing up 24/7 for him and for their kids.' 'She got him the best medical care. She did everything right, and still, here we are. My heart breaks for her and everyone who has walked this path. May we hold her in our hearts and our prayers. May we give her and her family the strength and the privacy they need to begin a new journey without the love of their lives.' 10 Sheinelle Jones, Uche Ojeh and their kids. Instagram/@mariashriver Jones and Ojeh tied the knot in 2007 and share three kids: 14-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Shriver went on to share that through it all, she admires the mom of three. 'I admire how she stepped up,' continued Shriver. 'Every time I spoke with her, she kept saying how she was trying and how critical it was for her to be there for every second for every moment. What a love. What a powerful thing to care for someone when they need it most. God bless you, my friend, and god bless all of you who know what she is going through, because you have walked the same journey.' Along with the touching sentiments, the former First Lady of California shared a photo of herself with Jones, a second snap alongside Jones, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker and a sweet family shot of Jones, Ojeh and their kids. 10 Maria Shriver pens a beautiful tribute after the death of Sheinelle Jones' husband. Instagram/@mariashriver Savannah Guthrie announced the heartbreaking news of Ojeh's death on the 'Today' show on Friday. '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,' the journalist, 53, said through tears. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' she continued. '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.' 10 Sheinelle Jones with her family. TODAY Following news of the triathlete's death, multiple sources told The Post Ojeh was in hospice before he passed and put up a 'brave fight.' Fans speculated something was awry after Jones revealed in January that she would be stepping back from the third hour of 'Today' for an extended time due to a family matter. '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,' she wrote on Instagram at the time. 10 The 'Today' show correspondents reveal Sheinelle Jones' husband died. TODAY 10 Sheinelle Jones and husband Uche Ojeh. TODAY As Jones put it, '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.' The reporter added, 'Your kindness means so much to me. I'll see you soon.' Shortly after, an insider shared with People that the situation was 'serious.' 10 Sheinelle Jones and husband Uche Ojeh and their kids. TODAY 'Sheinelle appreciates the support she's received from fans and viewers in her absence,' the source noted. 'She's especially grateful for her tight-knit 'Today' show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time.' Jones and Ojeh first met in the late '90s during college at Northwestern University, with the anchor detailing the coy way she found out who the hunk on campus was back in the day. 'I was a fake tour guide … I was just walking to class,' Jones said during an interview with Northwestern's campus magazine in 2024. '[I was like, 'Are you guys lost?' And] I told him I would take him around because he was cute.' 10 Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh. TODAY The pair dated for eight years, before Ojeh popped the question at their alma mater. He proposed during a rainstorm – which left Jones surprised to say the least. 'I thought I knew when it was coming, twice, and it didn't happen,' she confessed during a 2018 'Today' show segment. Prior to the real engagement, Ojeh once surprised Jones with Tiffany's jewelry – which she assumed was that ring. The second time, the on-air personality thought it was happening while on a trip to Cancun, Mexico. 10 Sheinelle Jones with her husband Uche Ojeh and their kids. Sheinelle Jones/Instagram In September 2023, Jones gushed over her partner in honor of their anniversary. 'Happy Anniversary Uche – it's amazing how life works sometimes … ' she penned. 'I was born in Philly … moved away as a baby … visited my father every summer after my parents separated … but I never imagined I'd end up having some of the best years of my life and career there, getting married in Philly, and ultimately having 3 kids at the same hospital where I was born. We've created beautiful memories…. here's to a lifetime more. 16 years!'
