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Al Roker Celebrates 71st Birthday in Italy, Missing Today Show

8/22/2025

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Al Roker is celebrating his 71st birthday in Italy with his wife, Deborah Roberts, and is absent from NBC's "Today" show.
The "Today" team recognized his absence by sharing birthday wishes and FaceTiming with him on air.
Roker has been with "Today" since 1996 and will celebrate his 30th anniversary in January 2026.
His return date is currently unconfirmed, with co-hosts filling in during his absence.

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Al Roker is celebrating his 71st birthday in Italy with his wife, Deborah Roberts, and is absent from NBC's "Today" show.
The "Today" team recognized his absence by sharing birthday wishes and FaceTiming with him on air.
Roker has been with "Today" since 1996 and will celebrate his 30th anniversary in January 2026.
His return date is currently unconfirmed, with co-hosts filling in during his absence.