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Jenna Bush Hager started working on the Today Show as a correspondent in 2009, and only joined her co-host Hoda Kotb on 3rd Hour with Hoda and Jenna ten years later in 2019, the star revealed how her work for NBC was destined long before that.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleDuring an exciting celebration at New York City's Paley Center commemorating the whopping 70 years that Today has been broadcasting, all of its current beloved hosts, including Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, and Carson Daly, got together.They all opened up about their love for their job and most memorable moments, and Jenna's answer is truly unforgettable.WATCH: Jenna shares surprising beach throwbackMORE: Jenna Bush Hager praised for glowing poolside selfieWhen asked what the first memory she has of Today is, she confessed that it was long before her position on the show was even on the horizon, before she was even out of elementary school!The star recalled: "The first memory… is being six-years-old in my grandparents house and listening to Willard Scott do the birthdays, and now I'm part of this incredible family and institution.

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Al Roker and Deborah Roberts faced a difficult day on Saturday, as they remembered Deborah's beloved mother Ruth Roberts, who sadly passed away six years ago.MORE: Hoda Kotb bids bittersweet farewell to Today as co-stars are left in tearsThis was an especially difficult anniversary for the couple, as it also marked 20 years since the devastating 9-11 attacks in New York, and was the day of Al's co-worker and friend Willard Scott's funeral.Al shared a heartfelt post on Instagram detailing the

Al Roker found something special at the home he shares with his family and revealed what it was with his fans on Instagram. The Today show star made a discovery just days after the death of his "second dad" Willard Scott.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb bids bittersweet farewell to co-star as fans are left in tearsAl posted a photo of a cookbook written by the late Today star and captioned the post: "I was sitting in the kitchen looking at my cookbook collection and found this treasure." WATCH: Al Roker

Savannah Guthrie was the latest NBC star to pay tribute to the beloved TV personality Willard Scott, who passed away over the weekend.MORE: Hoda Kotb comes to the rescue of her co-star during family beach tripThe Today star took to Instagram to share a poignant photo of Willard in front of a weather map, alongside the words 'Willard Scott 1934-2021'.Alongside the picture, Savannah wrote: "Rest in Peace, dear Willard." Al Roker – who was close friends with his former co-star – was one of the

Katie Couric has taken to Instagram in memory of a close friend and colleague. The heartbroken 64-year-old shared a throwback snapshot showing her embracing Willard Scott, Today's longtime weatherman.She wrote: "I am heartbroken that the much loved Willard Scott has passed away.

Willard Scott, whose exhuberant personality and penchant for honoring fans who reached 100 made him a beloved television icon, died this morning at 87. His death was confirmed by fellow Today show host Al Roker. No cause of death was given.

Al Roker has paid an emotional tribute on social media following the devastating death of his Today co-star.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb bids bittersweet farewell to co-star as fans are left in tearsThe beloved weatherman took to Instagram to share a series of photos of himself and Willard Scott, who passed away at the age of 87.In his tribute, Al likened Willard to his "second dad" and praised him for helping him with his career. VIDEO: Al Roker branded 'super dad' following sweet gesture for son

Willard Scott, the legendary show weatherman, has died. He was 87.Al Roker confirmed Scott's death on Saturday by paying tribute to his former colleague on his Instagram.

Willard Scott was the weatherman for “The Today Show” from 1980 to 1996, and he was the first actor to play the Ronald McDonald character for McDonald’s.Scott joined “The Today Show” when its anchors were Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley, delivering the nationwide weather report. In 1983, he began a practice that would become a tradition: wishing a happy birthday to centenarians.

on Instagram.“Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris,” Roker wrote. “He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit.

Willard Scott, who is best know as the longtime weatherman on the Today show, has died at the age of 87.

Willard Scott, whose exhuberant personality and penchant for honoring fans who reached 100, died this morning at 87. His death was confirmed by fellow Today show host Al Roker.

Former TODAY Show weatherman Willard Scott has sadly passed away at the age of 87. The news was broken by his former co-hosts on Instagram, including Katie Couric and current weatherman Al Roker, who paid tributes to their former colleague and friend.

Ellise Shafer administratorWillard Scott, the longtime weatherman for the “Today” show and the original Ronald McDonald, died on Saturday morning. He was 87.“Today’s” Al Roker confirmed Scott’s passing on “Today” and in a heartfelt Instagram post.

on his Instagram, calling him his “second dad.” “We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris.

Willard Scott, known for his comedic take on being a weatherman, has died at 87.

NEW YORK -- Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC's “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. He was 78.His successor on the morning news show, Al Roker, announced that Scott died peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by family.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 7-13:March 7: TV personality Willard Scott (“Today”) is 87. Actor Daniel J. Travanti (“Hill Street Blues”) is 81.