Hoda Kotb leaves the show «Today» after an emotional farewell: «It's time for something new»
27 september 2024 в 01:37
Hoda Kotb brought several people to tears when she announced her departure from the Today show on Thursday, September 26. The 60-year-old journalist reflected on her recent birthday, sharing how it made her think about her life. During the episode, she said, «I realized that on my 60th birthday it was time for me to turn the page and try something new». Throughout her time on the show, the journalist experienced several special and important moments, including when she announced in 2007 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. «I wasn’t going to say anything about it and wanted to forget about it, but someone encouraged me to say something», - she admitted, referring to Today.
These moments left a significant mark on her life, as Hoda has been candid and open about her health in the past. Hollywood Life gathered more details about Hoda’s battle with cancer.
Hoda had previously fought breast cancer, and during the episode she shared that the battle with the disease led to the loss of a personal dream — to become a mother. She told Today, «This thing not only put limitations on my life, but it killed a dream. [It] didn’t kill me then, but it killed the dream».
She further reflected, saying, «I feel like anyone who has ever gone through this cancer journey or journey, I feel like your life really comes into focus. It’s like, 'Boom!' And you think, 'What am I doing now?'» she said, referring to Today.
As previously stated on the show, the mother of two is now cancer-free after a mastectomy.
Hoda announced her decision to leave the show, explaining that turning 60 in August made her think about her career. She said, «I have a new decade of my life ahead of me, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve more of my time»
These moments left a significant mark on her life, as Hoda has been candid and open about her health in the past. Hollywood Life gathered more details about Hoda’s battle with cancer.
Hoda had previously fought breast cancer, and during the episode she shared that the battle with the disease led to the loss of a personal dream — to become a mother. She told Today, «This thing not only put limitations on my life, but it killed a dream. [It] didn’t kill me then, but it killed the dream».
She further reflected, saying, «I feel like anyone who has ever gone through this cancer journey or journey, I feel like your life really comes into focus. It’s like, 'Boom!' And you think, 'What am I doing now?'» she said, referring to Today.
As previously stated on the show, the mother of two is now cancer-free after a mastectomy.
Hoda announced her decision to leave the show, explaining that turning 60 in August made her think about her career. She said, «I have a new decade of my life ahead of me, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve more of my time»
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