Celebrity News December 01, 2022
Al Roker Is Back in the Hospital with Complications
NBC
Al Roker, 68, is in the hospital again, according to “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb.
Last month, Roker was hospitalized with blood clots in his legs and lungs. The health scare even forced the weatherman to miss his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years.
On Thursday, Hoda announced on “Today,” “Due to some complications, he is back in the hospital and he’s in very good care.”
She said Al and his family are grateful for fans’ well-wishes, adding, “He’s resting and his doctors are keeping a close eye on him.”
Kotb and co-host Craig Melvin said they spoke with Al via FaceTime during the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony on November 30. Hoda said, “He gave us a big thumbs-up,” and Melvin added, “We will see you back here soon, my friend.”
On November 18, Al opened up about his health on Instagram.
He wrote at the time, “So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been. Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs. After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon. Have a great weekend, everyone.”
