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." ...

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.

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.