Today show co-host Sheinelle Jones husband Uche Ojeh dead at 45

“Today” show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones’ husband, Uche Ojeh, has died, the NBC program announced on-air Friday.He was 45.“With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and Today co-host Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,” Savannah Guthrie said.“There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children.
Uche was an incredible person,” Guthrie, 53, continued.“We all loved him.
And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle’s perfect partner in life.”Ojeh, whose full name was Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh, remained in hospice before his passing and put up a “brave fight,” multiple sources tell The Post.The couple tied the knot in 2007 and share three kids together 14-year-old Kayin, and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche.In mid-January, Jones, 46, revealed she would be stepping back from the third hour of “Today” for an extended time due to a family matter.“I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show.I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter,” the reporter wrote on Instagram.“It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my ‘Today’ show family, but to also have all of you.”Jones added, “Your kindness means so much to me.
I’ll see you soon.”At the time, a source told People that the situation was “serious.”Although the insider made it clear the circumstances didn’t involve their kids, the source expressed that Jones was grateful for those who rallied behind her.“Sheinelle appreciates the support she’s received from fans and viewers in her absence,” they said.“She’s especially grateful for her tight-knit ‘Today’ show family and co-hosts, for all their love during a sensitive time.”Jones and Ojeh�...