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Al Rokerwill be missing his second holiday event due to his ongoing health issues.
TheTodayshow weather anchor — who has been absent from the NBC morning show for four weeks now — will not be hosting this year’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center as he’s recovering fromblood clots in his leg and lungsthat sent him to the hospital earlier this month.
Roker’s upcoming absence comes shortly after he missed theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradelast week, his first time not appearing at the iconic parade in 27 years.
During NBC’s broadcast of the 96th annual parade on Thursday, his fellowmorning show co-hostssent Roker well wishes.
“For the past 27 parades, at this moment, Savannah, we would turn to Al Roker, who is ourTodayshow colleague and our best pal,” Kotb said. “But as a lot of you have heard, Al’s recovering — he’s recovering very well from a recent medical issue. And we just want to say, we love you Al. Wondering if you’re watching, but we wish you a full recovery.”
Roker first gave an update on his whereabouts on Nov. 18, revealing in an Instagram post that he’s been receiving medical treatment for blood clots.
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“So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been,” he wrote, captioning aphoto of a bouquet of flowers. “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,” he added. “Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon. Have a great weekend, everyone.”
Last week, Roker sharedon his Instagramthat he was leaving the hospital just in time for the holiday.
“This is my version of the Thanksgiving Day Parade — getting ready to leave the hospital!” Roker said as he walked through the hall. “Time to blow this taco stand. Woohoo!”
source: people.com
