Al Roker’s sister, Patricia Roker, died due to a stroke. The news was announced by the Today show presenter on Instagram, along with a photo of his late mother and sister, Isabel.
According to Roker’s caption, Patricia’s nickname was Boo, and she leaves behind a loving husband, Nigel, and two children, Langston and Adam.
One of Roker’s coworkers, Sheinelle Jones, responded to the message with loving emoticons. Roker was hospitalized earlier this month for blood clots in his legs and lungs and was released a few days later.
He also just reported the death from leukemia of a close buddy, Mark Traub, after a protracted struggle.
Roker has been battling health challenges and the loss of a sister and a friend. He was admitted to the hospital in early November with blood clots in his legs and lungs and was released on Thanksgiving. However, he was admitted to the hospital the next day.
An eyewitness said Roker’s health was concerning, but he improved after being admitted to the hospital. According to one eyewitness, Deborah Roberts, Roker’s wife was visibly upset. Roker was just released from the hospital and is now back with his family.
