Al Roker, the beloved weatherman, has been missing from TV due to a severe health scare involving blood clots in his thigh that moved to his lungs, requiring hospitalization.
In a heartfelt tweet, Roker expressed his current path to recovery and appreciation for the care he’s received, along with gratitude for the well-wishes from fans. Previously, Roker has been open about his health challenges, including prostate cancer and surgeries for hip and knee problems. Despite these, he’s remained active, even completing the Brooklyn Half Marathon.

Several “Today” show coworkers, including Hoda Kotb, Dylan Dryer, Craig Melvin, and Savannah Guthrie, publicly expressed their support for Roker while praising his upbeat attitude.

Roker made a comeback to the “Today” show two months after his hospital stay for the clots. In an interview, he and his spouse, Deborah Roberts, revealed the severity of his condition, which at one point even medical professionals were unsure about. They called his ordeal “frightening” and “the scariest journey.”