Sheinelle Jones’ Husband Dies at 45: A Heartbreaking Loss for the ‘Today’ Show Family

Sheinelle Jones co-host of NBC s In the current era show is grieving the loss of her husband Uche Ojeh who passed away at the age of following a courageous battle with glioblastoma an aggressive form of brain cancer Sheinelle Jones Husband Dies at A Heartbreaking Loss for the At present Show Family The couple s love story began at Northwestern University where they met as students Jones once recounted their first meeting saying she pretended to be a tour guide to spend time with him They married in and shared years together raising three children -year-old Kayin and -year-old twins Clara and Uche Ojeh was a managing partner at UAO Consulting and was known for his deep faith love for soccer and dedication to his family He took pride in teaching their children about their Nigerian heritage often dressing the family in traditional attire for special occasions Jones had taken a leave of absence from the In contemporary times show in December to focus on a family physical condition matter which was later revealed to be related to her husband s illness On May Jones shared a message on Instagram expressing gratitude for the outpouring of advocacy Thank you for all of your love and backing During the May broadcast of At present co-host Savannah Guthrie informed Ojeh s passing stating With profound sadness we share this morning that Uche Ojeh the husband of our dear friend and This day cohost Sheinelle Jones has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma Colleagues remembered Ojeh as a devoted father and loving husband Craig Melvin a close friend remarked He was that dad that was on the sideline at every soccer battle He was at all the concerts the recitals He was that guy The Nowadays show company paid tribute to Ojeh s life and legacy highlighting his joyful spirit and the strength he and Jones displayed throughout his illness