Al Roker says he continues to work on his recovery from another health crisis Today’s show Colleague Hoda Kotb, who updated viewers on the well-being of the beloved weatherman this morning.
“It was wonderful hosting the celebration, but of course we all wished Al could have been with us,” she said, speaking of the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting on Wednesday night (November 30). “But due to some complications he is back in the hospital and very well taken care of. He is resting and his doctors are keeping a close eye on him.”
She added, “Al and his family want everyone to know how grateful they are for all the love, support and well wishes.”
Kotb also noted that she and co-host Craig were able to FaceTime the Christmas Tree Lighting’s Melvin Roker, where he gave them a “big thumbs up,” before Melvin said, “See you back here soon my friend.” ”
The weatherman, who has been missing from our TV screens since early November, revealed in an Instagram post that he was hospitalized with blood clots in his legs that eventually spread to his lungs, but reassured he was “on the way.” of recovery”. .”
While he made it home in time for Thanksgiving, where he supported Kotb and Savannah Guthrie as they hosted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – the first he missed in 27 years – it was reported that he was rushed back to the hospital via ambulance just a day later.
According to witnesses who spoke to page sixRoker’s wife, abc news Journalist Deborah Roberts was seen trying to break into her broken-down car to retrieve her personal belongings while her husband was reportedly being taken to hospital on a stretcher. However, the source told the outlet that his condition “improved” once he was back in the hospital.
We wish Al a speedy recovery!