Meredith Vieira’s Husband Richard Cohen Dead At 76 After 50-Year Multiple Sclerosis Battle

Meredith Vieira’s husband Richard Cohen has died at the age of 76. The veteran journalist passed away on Christmas Eve after battling multiple sclerosis for over 50 years and surviving two cancer diagnoses. Cohen’s death was announced on Tuesday’s episode of the “TODAY” show, with anchors Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie noting that Vieira is in “really good spirits” and that the late author was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife and their three children.