Meredith Vieira recently experienced a heartbreaking loss
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. Her husband, Richard Cohen, passed away on Christmas Eve 2024 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis
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. Richard, a veteran journalist, was diagnosed with MS at the age of 25 and lived with the disease for over five decades
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. He also fought and overcame colon cancer twice
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. Meredith and Richard were married for 38 years and shared three children together
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Meredith has been open about the challenges of caring for a chronically ill spouse, but she has also highlighted the strength and humor they found in their relationship
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. Despite the difficulties, Meredith has expressed that she is in good spirits and is surrounded by the love and support of her family
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If you’d like to know more about Meredith Vieira’s career or other aspects of her life, feel free to ask!
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Parade | MSN
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www.eonline.com
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news.meaww
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Daily Mail