Al Roker’s Terrifying Health Battle: The Details Behind His Return to Today

When Al Roker disappeared from Today in late 2022, viewers were given only a brief explanation. But behind the scenes, the beloved television personality was facing a frightening medical crisis that would keep his family and fans deeply worried.

Roker suffered a pulmonary embolism, and according to the account, what followed became an intense medical emergency. Severe ulcers reportedly led to catastrophic internal bleeding, emergency surgeries, and a dramatic loss of blood. At one point, he had reportedly lost nearly half of his blood, leaving his survival uncertain.