Hoda Kotb Has shared many life milestones - both triumphant and difficult - with TV viewers over the years

Kotb notably missed a few of its episodes today Show early 2023. His co-hosts Craig Melvin And Shinnell Jones announced that March that his absence was for a reason "Family Health Matters," which Kotb later revealed involved his youngest daughter Hope.

"(Asha) was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little over a week," Kotb shared at one point March 2023 episode of today. "I'm so thankful he's home. … I've been waiting for that day. And we're watching him closely. I'm just so happy."

Kotb, who left today In January 2025, co-parent Hope and her older daughter Haley, with her ex-fiancé. Joel Shiffmanthey are Call it quits In January 2022 after eight years together. our weekly That Schiffman "was on their side."

The insider added: "Hoda has given up everything and is focused on taking care of her youngest - in her hospital bed - and whatever she needs. Asha is now fine and recovering at home."

Keep scrolling to see Kotb's ups and downs over the years: