SH0CKING: After Morning Broadcast, Al Roker – Veteran Host (Today Show – NBC) Rυshed to H0spital!
Yet few knew that, after what seemed like an ordinary broadcast, Al Roker was once rushed to the hospital due to a dangerous bl00d clot that formed in his leg and traveled to his lungs — a life-threatening health scare that left fans across the country deeply worried.
Throughout his career, Al Roker has been celebrated for his big smile, quick humor, and calm confidence — even in unexpected on-air moments. Remarkably, after this health crisis, he returned to the studio with optimism, quickly reassuring viewers. His ability to turn hardship into humor helped him remain an icon of morning television, no matter his age or setbacks.
Fans of Today Show still cherish moments when Al shares the weather desk with Dylan Dreyer or Craig Melvin, mixing facts with jokes that light up the studio. Even at age 70, Al appears daily from 7 AM ET and co-hosts the 3rd Hour Today at 9 AM ET, keeping his place as the show’s “heartbeat.”
Beyond TV, Al also appears on Today Show Radio and the fun lunchtime radio program “Off the Rails,” proving his passion for broadcasting remains as strong as ever.
Looking back, this hospital scare only deepened viewers’ admiration for Al Roker’s smile, humor, and extraordinary resilience — from the man who, for decades, has started America’s mornings with his signature line:
“Good morning! Here’s what’s happening in your neck of the woods.”
