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Al Roker Mourns Ex-Wife Alice Bell's Passing

2/12/2025

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Al Roker took a heartfelt absence from the Today show on February 11, grieving the loss of his ex-wife, Alice Bell, who died at 77. Their daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, shared a touching tribute on Instagram, honoring Bell's memory. Roker and Bell, married from 1984 to 1994, adopted Courtney in 1987. The cause of death is still unreported.

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Al Roker took a heartfelt absence from the Today show on February 11, grieving the loss of his ex-wife, Alice Bell, who died at 77. Their daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, shared a touching tribute on Instagram, honoring Bell's memory. Roker and Bell, married from 1984 to 1994, adopted Courtney in 1987. The cause of death is still unreported.