Who was Uche Ojeh, husband of ‘Today’ show co-host Sheinelle Jones, who passed away at 45? How did he die?

In heartbreaking news, Today show co-host Sheinelle Jones is mourning the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh. The Today family announced the news to viewers, paying tribute to his strength, love, and legacy.

In light of Jones' prolonged absence from the NBC talk show, her coworkers made the announcement live on Friday morning.

How did Uche Ojeh die?

Uche Ojeh died at the age of 45, following a difficult battle with glioblastoma, a rapidly growing brain cancer.

How did the Today show family react?

Savannah Guthrie sobbed as she said, "We share with great sadness this morning that Uche Ojeh has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,” as quoted in a report by Page Six.

The sorrow they feel for Sheinelle and her three young children couldn’t be put into words. She added, "Uche was an incredible person, and we all loved him."

Craig Melvin sobbed that Jones' late husband loved their three kids "more than anything else."

Ojeh was described by Al Roker as a "private guy" who was "wickedly funny" and "humble."

The couple had three children together after getting married in 2007. Ojeh and Jones reportedly met at Northwestern University. The twins, Clara and Uche, are twelve years old, and their son, Kayin, is fifteen

When did Sheinelle Jones step away from the show?

Jones has been absent from the show since late 2024, caring for her family during his final months.

In January, Sheinelle Jones released a brief Instagram update to her followers, stating that she was addressing a "family health matter."

Sheinelle thanked viewers and fans for their support during her absence, and she was particularly appreciative of her close-knit "Today" show family and co-hosts for their love during a delicate time.

Jones was grateful to her viewers’ incredible kindness.

Jones' co-hosts of "Today 3rd Hour," Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer, acknowledged in April that they had communicated with her throughout the trying time.

FAQs

How did Uche Ojeh pass away?
He died after battling glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.

How many children did Uche and Sheinelle have?
They had three children: a son and a set of twins.