What Happened to Richard Cohen? Meredith Vieira’s Husband Passes Away

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Last month, Richard Cohen, well-known journalist and producer, who was married to Meredith Vieira, passed away at the age of 76. He had a successful career with CBS News and CNN. During a recent episode of Vieira’s former show, the cause of his death was disclosed, and an update on how Meredith Vieira is coping following Cohen’s passing was also shared by the host.

Here are details on what happened to Cohen.

Richard Cohen passes away at 76, claims report

The unfortunate news about Cohen’s passing was shared during a segment of the Today’s Show on January 7. Hoda Kotb, the host of NBC’s show, confirmed that Cohen had passed away on Christmas Eve. For quite some time, he had been battling multiple sclerosis, which eventually led to his death. Moreover, Cohen had also successfully fought two cancer diagnoses and multiple sclerosis, as reported by Today.

As stated by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis is a long-term condition that affects the central nervous system, encompassing areas such as the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.

For a number of years, his wife, Vieira, worked for NBC’s morning show before officially parting ways with the network in 2011. Savannah Guthrie, who co-anchors with Kotb, recently shared an update on where Vieira stands now.

she expressed that she’s feeling exceptionally cheerful. Not only was she an exquisitely loving and dedicated spouse to Richard, but he held Meredith in the highest regard. Moreover, spending time with them was like being part of the most delightful and captivating, unconventional, charming duo you could associate with.

During their tenure at CBS Evening News, the paths of Vieira and Cohen became intertwined romantically. They were together for several years before deciding to get married in 1986. Notably, Cohen shared his multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis with Vieira before their relationship deepened significantly.

In the early stages of our relationship, I shared with her that I have Multiple Sclerosis. I did this because I felt it was important for us to address the topic before things got too deep. However, she never seemed uncomfortable or hesitant about it. We enjoyed countless outdoor activities like hiking, biking, traveling, and jogging together. Everywhere we went, we made it our own – a testament to our shared experiences, he said in his book, Chasing Hope. (via People)

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2025-01-08 11:43