AL ROKER’s wife flew home to be with the Today Show weather anchor as he prepares to undergo knee surgery this week.
Al has been battling a host medical issues as of late and will experience yet another on Tuesday.
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This time, it’s a full knee replacement surgery.
Al’s wife and GMA anchor, Deborah Roberts, was in England this weekend covering the coronation of King Charles III.
She ultimately made the decision to fly home to support her husband has he prepares for the surgery.
In an Instagram post of Deborah reading a magazine about the crowning of the king while waiting at London’s Heathrow airport, she wrote: “And that’s a wrap on our coverage of the coronation of King Charles III.
It was a whirlwind of reporting with @abcnews and our brilliant team. What an honor! Now, what day is it?? @camhatsnyc.”
Beneath the photo, fans applauded her coverage while also showing their support for Al.
“Safe travels hope you enjoyed the amazing experience. Hope Al has successful surgery. Enjoy watching you here in 🇬🇧. Continued success” one fan wrote.
Another said: “You’re probably exhausted! @alroker , I’m sure missed you dearly 🥰”
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“You all did an amazing job! Safe travels, and I love the hat! I will be praying that all goes well with Al’s surgery.❤️🙏🏽” a third added.
Deborah and Al met on the set of the Today Show and decided to tie the knot in 1995.
Our beloved Al announced his surgery on Saturday via Instagram.
The caption read: “All set for my #totalkneereplacement on Tuesday, but in the meantime I was able to get one more walk in #starttoday and check out our @facebook page.”
In the video, Al is seen walking through Central Park.
“Well, hope everyone’s having a great day. It’s a gorgeous Saturday here in Central Park and I’m a little less than three days away from getting this left knee replaced
It’s a replacement of a replacement. And so I am kind of limping through.
So, this is probably my last walk of any significance before the knee, but it was just such a gorgeous day I had to get out and enjoy it,” he says.
Positivity and well wishes flooded the comment section.
“Speedy recovery and prayers to you, your medical team and your family” one person wrote.
Another said: “I’ll be missing you on the Today show-sending speedy recovery wishes your way!”
“Praying for you Al!! I had both replaced and I know you will do great!!!” someone else wrote.
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