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Al Roker’s daughter is speaking out about her father amid his ongoing health issues.
On Wednesday, Leila — the 24-year-old daughter of theTodayshow weather anchor — thanked her followers for the well wishes she has received since Roker was readmitted to the hospital.
“Thank you to all the wonderful friends and family who have reached out,” she wrote on herInstagram Storywith a selfie. “We really appreciate it.”
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On Thursday morning’sTodayshow, Roker, 68, also sent a message of thanks as he remained in the hospital.
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In the process, Roker missed theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade— his first in 27 years — andWednesay’s annual Christmas Tree Lightingat Rockefeller Center.
“We all wish that Al could have been with us but due to some complications, he is back in the hospital and he’s in very good care,“Todayco-anchorHoda Kotbsaid Thursday, while reflecting on the holiday lighting. “He’s resting and his doctors are keeping a close eye on him.”
“Al and his family want everybody to know how grateful they are for all the love, the support and the well wishes,” she went on to say, noting that she and Craig Melvin FaceTimed Roker from the tree lighting. “He gave us a big thumbs up. So good to see ya, [Al]!”
“Love you, Al,” added Sheinelle Jones, while Melvin told Roker, “We’ll see you back here soon, my friend.”
“Al was rushed to the hospital after Thanksgiving,” a source told PEOPLE, explaining that the emergency transport came when his wife, Deborah Roberts, was “locked out of her car and couldn’t get inside it.”
“The car malfunctioned,” the insider said. “She couldn’t get her phone or any of her belongings.”
source: people.com
