Sheinelle Jones’ Today co-stars are checking in on her regularly following the devastating news of her husband Uche Ojeh’s death in May.
The NBC star has been absent from work since December, following Uche’s diagnosis with brain cancer, which tragically took his life months later.
While she’s not at work, Sheinelle has been in her co-star’s thoughts every day, along with viewers at home, who often ask on social media how she’s doing.
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Most recently, her good friend, Dylan Dreyer, gave an update on Sheinelle three months on from her husband’s passing.
During an interview with Access Hollywood, she said: “You know, she’s in ‘mom mode’ right now. She has three young kids that she has to care for.
“It’s a really tough time for the family. We’re all there to support her in any way we can, and she’s just taking the time she needs to spend with those kids.”
Sheinelle’s co-stars have been paying a subtle nod to her at work each day in her absence, as rather than subbing her – like they tend to do when anchors are off – they have kept her seat empty, waiting for her return whenever she is ready.
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Savannah Guthrie announced the devastating news of Uche’s passing in May during the main Today show. She was joined alongside her co-stars Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager, Carson D