What Happened to Alice Bell? Al Roker’s Ex-Wife Passes Away

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Alice Bell, who was married to Al Roker and is Courtney Roker Laga’s mother, has sadly passed away at the age of 77. The sad news emerged on February 10, 2025, with Courtney confirming the loss in a heartfelt tribute. Throughout her life, Bell was a loving mother and grandmother, always playing an important role within her family.

Here’s what we know so far about Alice Bell’s death.

Alice Bell passes away at 77, claims report

Alice Bell, Al Roker’s ex-wife and Courtney Roker Laga’s mother, has passed away at 77.

On February 10, 2025, Courtney announced in an Instagram post that her mother had passed away. In the post, she expressed, “She was my mom, my heart, and a deeply loving grandmother to Sky. I stayed with her until her final moments, and her love will remain with me forever.

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In 1984, Al Roker tied the knot with Alice Bell and they welcomed their daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, in 1987. However, their marriage ended in 1994. On February 11 of this year, it was reported that Alice Bell had passed away, causing Al to miss his slot on the Today show. NBC weather reporter Dylan Dreyer stepped in to fill his role temporarily. The family has not revealed the reason behind Alice Bell’s death, but a post from Courtney Roker Laga on Instagram suggests that Alice was using oxygen support in her final days.

After the news broke about Alice Bell’s passing, sympathies flooded in, with Tamron Hall, a previous co-host on Today, among those expressing their feelings, saying “Our thoughts are with you.” Alice Bell was deeply devoted to her role as a mother and grandmother, especially to Sky, Laga’s daughter who is approximately 19 months old. The touching Instagram tribute consisted of a collection of photos, one of which depicted Alice Bell holding Sky.

As a devoted gamer dad, just like Al Roker, I’ve got two amazing kids, Leila and Nicholas, who are on their own unique paths with the love and support of my wife, Deborah Roberts. One of my kids, Courtney, made a move that might seem surprising to some – she stepped away from college for a while to dive deep into culinary school. But when you know her passions, it all makes sense. That’s the beauty of understanding each child’s individual journey. (Based on MSNBC)

In the wake of Alice Bell’s passing, Laga and her daughter Sky keep her spirit alive through their remembrance, as the wider community extends their sympathies and aid in this challenging period.

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