The Today show shared the news on Tuesday morning that he had passed away on Christmas Eve following a battle with pneumonia.

Award-winning journalist Richard Cohen, former "Today" host Meredith Vieira's husband, died on Christmas Eve at 76 after battling MS for decades.

Richard Cohen, award-winning journalist and husband to former "Today" host Meredith Vieira, died after battling pneumonia for two months, Vieira's rep confirmed. He was 76. Cohen died on Christmas ...

Today anchor Meredith, 71, first met CBS News journalist Richard back in 1983 and the couple married in June 1986 - but only decided to say 'I do' because they wanted to start a family together.

Cindy Ord/Getty Images Meredith Vieira and late husband Richard Cohen were each other’s biggest supporters throughout their ...

Despite his health struggles, Cohen and Vieira fell in love and went on to welcome three kids. “It’s one of ... “For Richard to write a book, he’s legally blind and he only has the use ...

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Hegseth joined Fox in 2014 after being hired as a contributor by network boss Roger Ailes. Hegseth co-hosted Fox & Friends as ...

Richard Cohen, a respected journalist and the husband of former “Today” show anchor Meredith Vieira, ... Read More ...

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