Who was “today” KO presenter Sheinelle Jones' husband? Cause of death unveiled

Uch ojeh, Today Co-moderator Sheinelle Jones' husband died at the age of 45.

Jones' co-moderator Savannah Guthrie made the announcement in the air live during the episode of the NBC Morning Program on Friday.

The context

Jones joined the network in 2014 and became Cohost of TodayThe third hour in 2019. The 47-year-old has been absent in the show since December and addressed Your time over Instagram in January.

“Hello everyone … I appreciate everyone who was absent on the show.” It is not lost how happy I am not just having the support from me Today Show the family, but they all have them. Your friendliness means so much to me. We'll see each other soon. “

What to know?

Today Craig Melvin, co-moderator of show, led Ojeh's homage on Friday.

“We talk a lot about how this place is like a family, and this morning we have some heartbreaking news about someone who is very preferred here at us Today“Said Melvin.

Guthrie said: “With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche ojeh, the husband of our friend and Today Co-moderator Sheinelle Jones died after a bold struggle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called Glioblastom. “

She continued: “There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and her 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 the Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.”

Who was Sheinelle Jones' husband Uche ojeh?

The couple met at Northwestern University in the 1990s when Jones was a newcomer and was a prospective student on campus.

In an interview published in the winter of 2024 with the magazine of the Colleges, the native Pennsylvania announced details about her meeting.

“I was a fake guide … I was just going to class”, “Jones” told Northwest magazine. “[I was like, ‘Are you guys lost?’ And] I told him I would take him with me because he was cute. “

Ohjeh, a consultant, suggested on the campus on which they met and they married in 2007. They have three children: son Kayin (15) and Twins Clara and Uke, 12.

What people say

Sheinelle Jones spoke to her colleagues on Instagram: “Thank you, for all your love and support.”

Today wrote in a comment on Jones' post with over 300 likes: “We love you, Sheinelle”, next to an orange heart emoji.

The talk show presenter Sherri Shepherd commented: “Sheinelle sends you love and prayers.”

CBS News correspondent Norah O'Donnell commented: “Send love to you and your family @Sheinelle_o.”

Access to Hollywood The host Shaun Robinson commented: “What a blessing to have had such a perfect, wonderful partner. They send them a wealth of love, my friend.”

Fashion and beauty expert Kahlana Barfield Brown commented: “I'm incredibly sorry for Sheinelle. My heart is with you and your family. I send you all my love and keep you in my prayer.”

What happens next

It is unclear when Jones will return Today.