Uche Ojeh, husband of “Today” show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones, has passed away at the age of 45, as announced by the NBC program. Ojeh had been battling an aggressive form of brain cancer known as glioblastoma. His passing has left a profound impact on his family and friends, including his wife and their three children, Kayin, 14, and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche.
Savannah Guthrie, a fellow co-host on the “Today” show, expressed her deep sorrow for the loss, describing Ojeh as an incredible individual who was deeply loved by all. She also highlighted his bravery in his fight against the disease. Prior to his passing, Ojeh was under hospice care, demonstrating a courageous battle against his illness.
Ojeh, whose full name was Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh, and Jones were married in 2007. In mid-January, Jones, 46, announced that she would be taking a break from the third hour of the “Today” show to attend to a family health matter. She expressed her gratitude for the support she received from her “Today” show family and her fans during her absence.
Jones and Ojeh’s love story began in the late ’90s at Northwestern University. After dating for eight years, Ojeh proposed to Jones at their alma mater during a rainstorm. Jones shared their proposal story during a 2018 “Today” show segment, revealing that Ojeh had surprised her twice before with what she thought were proposals.
Throughout their marriage, Jones emphasized the importance of their children understanding their diverse backgrounds, including Ojeh’s Nigerian heritage. In September 2023, Jones shared a heartfelt anniversary message to Ojeh on Instagram, reflecting on their life together and the beautiful memories they had created.
In April, Jones’ colleagues addressed her extended absence from the network. Calvin Melvin, another co-host, shared that Jones was taking time to be with her family. Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer, fellow “Today” show hosts, also expressed their support and prayers for Jones during this difficult time.