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USA Today
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Today' meteorologist Dylan Dreyer announces split from husband Brian Fichera
NBC meteorologist Dylan Dreyer is splitting from her husband, Brian Fichera. The third hour "Today" cohost announced the couple's separation in a July 18 post on Instagram hours after the show ended Friday, writing over a sunset photograph that "for many years, I have shared my family with you -- the highs and lows, the ups and downs, and all of the blessings and beautiful memories in between." "For that reason, I want to share with you that a few months ago, Brian and I made the decision to spearate," Dreyer wrote. "We began as friends and we will remain the closest of friends. Most importantly, we will continue to co-parent our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect." The "Today" star, 43, and Fichera, 38, who tied the knot in 2012, are parents to three sons: Calvin, Oliver and Rusty. In September that year, the Dreyer joined NBC News from Boston local news station WHDH, where the pair started dating and Dreyer had worked since 2007. She previously worked at other stations in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Providence, Rhode Island. While Fichera is mostly missing from her Instagram posts this year, Dreyer wrote "Happy Father's Day Bri!!" in a June 15 caption featuring a family selfie. 'Today' co-host Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche Ojeh dies of brain cancer In January 2023, the couple was the subject of a article about the "secret to keeping her marriage strong." "Golf is the thing we do together. We have a couple of drinks, we laugh. We remember why we fell in love," Dreyer told Today. "Then we go home and it's right back to family." It's been a difficult year for NBC's third hour "Today" family. In May, Dreyer's third hour cohost Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche Ojeh died from an aggressive form of brain cancer at 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," main anchor Savannah Guthrie shared on the "Today" show May 23. In a social media post the same day , Dreyer wrote an open letter "to my dear friend @sheinelle_o …I wish I had the words to help you feel better." "I wish I could help you absorb all the love and prayers we're sending out to you and your family. I'm blessed to have known Uche and this picture sums up the love and support and joy you shared with each other. May your heart be comforted by your memories. You're both in our hearts and on our minds," Dreyer added.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
New York Post
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sheinelle Jones supported by ‘Today' colleagues at husband's funeral
Sheinelle Jones' colleagues are continuing to support her offscreen in the wake of her husband's death. 'Today' stars Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, and Craig Melvin were all seen attending her husband's funeral in New York on Friday, May 30, just one week after announcing his death. Uche Ojeh — full name Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh — passed away on May 23 after losing his battle with brain cancer. He was 45. 13 Sheinelle Jones outside of her husband's funeral on Friday, May 30. William Regan 13 Jenna Bush Hager, Craig Melvin, Deborah Roberts and Hoda Kotb seen exiting the funeral. William Regan Wearing a black form-fitting dress and tasteful hat, the grieving widow was photographed exiting the church with her 'Today' colleagues trailing behind. Everyone appeared emotional, with Melvin holding a Kleenex in his hand on the way out. Bush Hager stood behind him somberly, holding what appeared to be a funeral program while Kotb, Roberts and Roker were pictured behind them. Last week, Guthrie, 53, was given the difficult task of announcing Ojeh's death on air. 13 Al Roker outside the church following the funeral. William Regan 13 Savannah Guthrie leaving Uche Ojeh's funeral. William Regan 13 Uche Ojeh passed away at age 45. William Regan '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,' she told viewers at home. '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.' 13 Another shot of Al Roker after the funeral. William Regan 13 Savannah Guthrie exiting the funeral. William Regan Sources told The Post at the time that Ojeh put up a 'brave fight' and was in hospice before his passing. His death came months after Jones revealed she was stepping back from the third hour of 'Today' for an extended time, only citing 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 via Instagram. 13 Sheinelle Jones with her husband Uche Ojeh. sheinelle_o/Instagram 13 The couple shared three children. Instagram/@mariashriver 13 Uche Ojeh died on May 23 after a battle with brain cancer. sheinelle_o/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.' On Wednesday, two of Jones' co-stars revealed how they were helping her through this horrible time. 'She's such a close friend to me and I still don't have the words. I don't know what to say,' Dylan Dreyer told Us Weekly. 'I've reached out. I don't want to push too hard. There's just a lot of things that she must be juggling right now. I mean, I don't know the right words besides, 'I'm here. Whenever you need a hug, let me know. I'll be there in a second.' And, I mean, I pray for every night.' 13 Her 'Today' show hosts delivered the news of his death on air. Instagram/@mariashriver 13 Sheinelle Jones with kids Kayin and twins Clara and Uche. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images 13 The pair married in 2007. Sheinelle Jones/Instagram Roker also addressed being there for Jones. 'We tend to say, 'Oh, I know what you're going through. I know what you're feeling.' Nobody knows unless you've actually been in that,' he added. 'So, we're there. We just want to be there and pay tribute to the wonderful person that Uche was and still will be because he's going to live on in those kids and live in all our memories.' Jones and Ojeh married in 2007. They share three children: 14-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Jones spoke out shortly after her husband's passing, telling her followers, 'Thank you, for all of your love and support.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘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.'
