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Richard M. Cohen, the journalist and husband of Meredith Vieira, died at 76 on December 24, 2024, after living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 50 years. The Today show announced his death on January 7, 2025. [CBS News]
When did Richard Cohen die, and when was the news announced?
Cohen died on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. His death became public on January 7, 2025, when the Today show announced it. The dates are distinct: he died nearly two weeks before the announcement. [CBS News]
Hoda Kotb said Cohen was “surrounded by his family and love” when he died, as reported by CBS News. The Los Angeles Times noted that a cause of death was not discussed in the Today announcement it covered; the reviewed coverage does not establish one. [CBS News] [Los Angeles Times]
What was known about Cohen’s life with MS?
Cohen lived with MS for more than five decades. CBS News reported that he was diagnosed at 25. In a 2018 Today interview, Cohen described the news he received: “I was diagnosed when I was 25 years old and essentially told there is no hope.” [CBS News] [Today]
The Los Angeles Times also reported that Cohen had survived two bouts of colon cancer. His own memoir, Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness: A Reluctant Memoir, recounts illness alongside family life and his relationship with Vieira. HarperCollins’ description, quoted by the Times, highlights denial, resilience, and family. It is a personal account, not medical guidance. [Los Angeles Times]
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Who was Richard Cohen?
Cohen was an award-winning journalist and producer whose career included work at CBS News and CNN. The Los Angeles Times also described his journalism career and writing. [CBS News] [Los Angeles Times]
He and Vieira were married for 38 years and had three children. [CBS News] [Los Angeles Times]
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