Al Roker has sparked fresh fears for his health after a string of absences from his longtime post at the Today show .

Insiders claimed the beloved weather's recent "frail" appearance has sparked retirement discussions among NBC top brass, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Roker, who turned 71 on Wednesday, August 20, has been a fixture on the morning news show since 1996. In his nearly 30-years at the Today show, the meteorologist has rarely missed a taping except for his recent health issues . Article continues below advertisement

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