Maria Shriver is praising her friend Sheinelle Jones. The author, 69, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message following the death of the NBC correspondent’s husband Uche Ojeh.

NBC's Maria Shriver — of the famous Kennedy family — wrote that "Sheinelle was a courteous caregiver, there around the clock, caring, loving, showing up 24/7 for him." ...

So, what is going on and where is Sheinelle on the Today show in 2025? Well, she gave details about why she's been absent — and it's for a reason that has her Today family rallying around her.