Today Show's Sheinelle Jones Returns, Opens Up About Husband’s Death

NBC Today anchor Sheinelle Jones is opening up about the loss of her husband, nearly four months after he passed away from a rare form of brain cancer.

After taking a leave of absence, Jones, the co-host of Today’s third hour, returned to Today on Friday, where a pre-taped interview with her and co-anchor Savannah Guthrie aired, marking Jones’ first time discussing in-depth her husband’s battle and death. Jones had been absent from the show all year while her husband Uche Ojeh battled glioblastoma. Ojeh died in May at age 45 .

NBC Today anchor Sheinelle Jones is opening up about the loss of her husband, nearly four months after he passed away from a rare form of brain cancer.

After taking a leave of absence, Jones, the co-host of Today’s third hour