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Today Show's Jill Martin Celebrates 50 Amid Cancer Battle

4/9/2026

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Jill Martin, co-host of the Today show, celebrated her 50th birthday on April 8, 2026, during a live segment.
She became emotional over a surprise party organized by colleagues.
Martin has been battling aggressive stage 2b breast cancer since 2023.
She underwent her eighth surgery due to treatment complications.
She said her cancer is not back, crediting genetic testing for her early diagnosis.

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Jill Martin, co-host of the Today show, celebrated her 50th birthday on April 8, 2026, during a live segment.
She became emotional over a surprise party organized by colleagues.
Martin has been battling aggressive stage 2b breast cancer since 2023.
She underwent her eighth surgery due to treatment complications.
She said her cancer is not back, crediting genetic testing for her early diagnosis.