Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungs
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Al Roker is shown at the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards gala in New York on April 14, 2022.
TV weatherman Al Roker is recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in his leg and lungs.
“So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been,” the 68-year-old “Today” show weatherman wrote on Instagram Friday. “Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs. After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.”
“You’re the strongest person we know,” his colleague Savannah Guthrie commented, according to E! News.
“Love you Al! Hurry home. You are missed and loved beyond measure!” Jenna Bush Hager added.
Roker and NBC did not say when he expects to be back on TV, but next week is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, shown annually by NBC with Roker as one of the hosts.
Roker has dealt with a number of health issues in recent years, including prostate cancer, a shoulder surgery due to arthritis in 2020 and a hip replacement in 2019.
Roker, who started his TV career in Syracuse, N.Y., has been at the “Today” show for more than 25 years as a weatherman and co-host of the NBC morning show’s “3rd Hour Today,” on top of hosting shows on the Food Network and the Weather Channel, plus acting in movies and TV shows like “Zombieland: Double Tap,” “Sharknado 5,” “Kung Fu Panda 3,” “The Simpsons,” “Seinfeld” and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsCharles Sykes
Al Roker attends the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesAl Roker attends the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsCharles Sykes
Al Roker dresses as Sammy Davis Jr. during NBC's Today show Halloween celebration at Rockefeller Plaza on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesAl Roker dresses as Sammy Davis Jr. during NBC's Today show Halloween celebration at Rockefeller Plaza on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsGreg Allen
Al Roker attends NBC's Today show 70th anniversary celebration at The Paley Center for Media on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)
Greg AllenAl Roker attends NBC's Today show 70th anniversary celebration at The Paley Center for Media on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsChris Pizzello
Al Roker arrives at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Chris PizzelloAl Roker arrives at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsAndrew Harnik
NBC Television Personality Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts arrive for a state dinner for Nordic leaders at the White House in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Andrew HarnikNBC Television Personality Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts arrive for a state dinner for Nordic leaders at the White House in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsRICHARD DREW
Meredith Vieira, right, and Al Roker, of the NBC "Today" television program, dress as fairy tale characters for their annual Halloween show, in New York's Rockefeller Center Friday Oct. 31, 2008. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
RICHARD DREWMeredith Vieira, right, and Al Roker, of the NBC "Today" television program, dress as fairy tale characters for their annual Halloween show, in New York's Rockefeller Center Friday Oct. 31, 2008. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsCharles Sykes
Al Roker dresses as Willie Nelson during NBC's "Today" show Halloween special at Rockefeller Plaza on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesAl Roker dresses as Willie Nelson during NBC's "Today" show Halloween special at Rockefeller Plaza on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsJulio Cortez
Firs lady Michelle Obama, left, reacts while talking to fifth grade students Peter Barkely, center left, and Irene Ledo, center right, as television journalist Al Roker looks on during a visit to Philip's Academy Charter School as part of her American Garden Tour, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Julio CortezFirs lady Michelle Obama, left, reacts while talking to fifth grade students Peter Barkely, center left, and Irene Ledo, center right, as television journalist Al Roker looks on during a visit to Philip's Academy Charter School as part of her American Garden Tour, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsBrent N. Clarke
Television personality Al Roker attends the Food Bank for New York City Can-Do Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)
Brent N. ClarkeTelevision personality Al Roker attends the Food Bank for New York City Can-Do Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsEvan Agostini
Singer Miley Cyrus chats with hosts Matt Lauer, left, and Al Roker during her appearance on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, May 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Evan AgostiniSinger Miley Cyrus chats with hosts Matt Lauer, left, and Al Roker during her appearance on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, May 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsChris Pizzello
Sheinelle Jones, left, and Al Roker arrive at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes afterparty at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Chris PizzelloSheinelle Jones, left, and Al Roker arrive at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes afterparty at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsBrent N. Clarke
Television personality Al Roker attends the Broadway opening night of "Escape to Margaritaville" at the Marquis Theatre on Thursday, March 15, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)
Brent N. ClarkeTelevision personality Al Roker attends the Broadway opening night of "Escape to Margaritaville" at the Marquis Theatre on Thursday, March 15, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsEvan Agostini
Al Roker attends the Time 100 Gala celebrating the 100 most influential people in the world at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Evan AgostiniAl Roker attends the Time 100 Gala celebrating the 100 most influential people in the world at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsEvan Agostini
Al Roker and Deborah Roberts attend the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 45th Chaplin Award Gala honoring Helen Mirren at Alice Tully Hall on Monday, April 30, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Evan AgostiniAl Roker and Deborah Roberts attend the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 45th Chaplin Award Gala honoring Helen Mirren at Alice Tully Hall on Monday, April 30, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsRichard Shotwell
Al Roker attends Hallmark's Evening Gala during the TCA Summer Press Tour on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Richard ShotwellAl Roker attends Hallmark's Evening Gala during the TCA Summer Press Tour on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsCharles Sykes
Al Roker appears on NBC's Today show at Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesAl Roker appears on NBC's Today show at Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsCharles Sykes
Hoda Kotb, left, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Chris Martin appear on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Plaza on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesHoda Kotb, left, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Chris Martin appear on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Plaza on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsRichard Drew
In this Tuesday, July 14, 2009, file photo, Willard Scott, left, and Al Roker, weathercasters on the NBC "Today" television program, appear on the show in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Richard DrewIn this Tuesday, July 14, 2009, file photo, Willard Scott, left, and Al Roker, weathercasters on the NBC "Today" television program, appear on the show in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsEvan Agostini
Al Roker, left, and Deborah Roberts attend the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Evan AgostiniAl Roker, left, and Deborah Roberts attend the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsCharles Sykes
Al Roker dresses as The Weeknd during NBC's Today show Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesAl Roker dresses as The Weeknd during NBC's Today show Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsChristopher Smith
Craig Melvin, from left, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker attend the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP)
Christopher SmithCraig Melvin, from left, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker attend the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsCharles Sykes
Today Show co-anchors Al Roker and Hoda Kotb visit the Empire State Building in celebration of Today's 70th anniversary, on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesToday Show co-anchors Al Roker and Hoda Kotb visit the Empire State Building in celebration of Today's 70th anniversary, on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsGreg Allen
Al Roker attends NBC's Today show 70th anniversary celebration at The Paley Center for Media on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)
Greg AllenAl Roker attends NBC's Today show 70th anniversary celebration at The Paley Center for Media on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsKathy Willens
Hall of Famer and New York Yankees special adviser Reggie Jackson, left, watches as "Today" show television weather forecaster Al Roker, wearing a Yankees uniform, throws a ball on the field before the Yankees' spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Tampa, Fla., Monday, March 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Kathy WillensHall of Famer and New York Yankees special adviser Reggie Jackson, left, watches as "Today" show television weather forecaster Al Roker, wearing a Yankees uniform, throws a ball on the field before the Yankees' spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Tampa, Fla., Monday, March 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsRichard Drew
The cast of the NBC "Today" television program, from left: Al Roker, co-hosts Meredith Vieira, and Matt Lauer, and Vieira's successor Ann Curry, get together during a segment of Vieira's last show, in New York Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Vieira, the popular "Today" co-anchor ended her five-year run, telling viewers her decision to go is "right, but it's hard." (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Richard DrewThe cast of the NBC "Today" television program, from left: Al Roker, co-hosts Meredith Vieira, and Matt Lauer, and Vieira's successor Ann Curry, get together during a segment of Vieira's last show, in New York Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Vieira, the popular "Today" co-anchor ended her five-year run, telling viewers her decision to go is "right, but it's hard." (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Al Roker recovering after being hospitalized with blood clots in leg, lungsRichard Drew
Miss North Carolina Kristen Dalton, who was crowned Miss USA, is interviewed by Al Roker on the NBC "Today" television program in New York Wednesday, April 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Richard DrewMiss North Carolina Kristen Dalton, who was crowned Miss USA, is interviewed by Al Roker on the NBC "Today" television program in New York Wednesday, April 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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