- Fans have expressed that "Today" anchor Al Roker's 4-month-old grandbaby looks just like her mom.
- The weatherman's daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, and her baby girl graced a magazine cover, and doting dad and grandpa Roker proudly boasted about this on his social media.
- Just last year, the beloved TV personality experienced some health issues.
Al Roker at the Winter TCA Tour in Pasadena, California on February 9, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Beloved "Today" anchor and weatherman Al Roker, 69, has undergone a lot of changes in his life recently. He endured a health scare that saw him enter a hospital at the end of last year, and a couple of months after that, this year, he became a grandfather.
Al Roker at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 7, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
In a post published on his social media account, the 69-year-old explained that he had been absent on-screen due to being hospitalized from a blood clot discovered in his leg. The leg clot caused other clots to form in his lungs.
Thankfully, Al was able to combat his health woes, thanks to the tremendous medical care he received and the support and care of his loving wife, Deborah Roberts. He made his anticipated return to the "Today" show at the beginning of this year and was warmly embraced by his co-stars and fans, who had a celebration for his first episode back:
"It's been a warm welcome back from the moment Al arrived to studio 1A!"
Sometime after his return, Deborah shared how well her husband, whom she calls the sun and star in their family, was doing since overcoming his health issues. She confirmed Al was back to his old self again and jokingly spoke about how his return to normalcy converged with his tendency to drive her crazy.
Deborah Roberts and Al Roker at the CARE Impact Awards in New York City on November 8, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Deborah also candidly addressed what she went through on her end as Al's caretaker when he was still unwell. Speaking about the role she had to take on, she disclosed:
"I think a lot of people don't realize that—and I never realized that—that being a caregiver is really taxing, exhausting, frightening, all of those things and I never went through anything like this...but you know what, I'm grateful and just trying to just bask in the moment and just be happy that he's well..."
Deborah Roberts and Al Roker at the New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala on October 5, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The couple that made it through the fire of Al's health scares together have recently celebrated 28 years of marriage. After the difficult time they went through, Al and Deborah had cause for celebration for another reason apart from the "Today" weatherman's improved health: they became first-time grandparents earlier this year.
Baby Sky Clara Laga was born on July 3 to Courtney Roker Laga and her husband, Wes Laga. Doting grandpa Al, naturally, was over the moon once he learned he would be a grandfather. Of his precious granddaughter's arrival and how it feels to be a grandad, he gushed:
"It is magical...To hold this little girl, knowing that...almost 35 years ago I held her mom, you know, and here she is...and she's just perfect..."
Al Roker Shared a Photo of His Daughter and Grandchild, and Fans Marveled at the Similarity between the Two
From the moment his granddaughter was born up until now, Al has proudly shown her off. His most recent post of little Sky, now four months old, was seven days ago and showed a heartwarming picture of Courtney and her baby girl on the cover of a magazine.
In the picture, mama bear Courtney is seen protectively holding onto baby Sky, who is sitting on her lap and looking at the camera. Al's caption expresses his pride in seeing his daughter and granddaughter posing as cover girls.
Upon seeing the beautiful photo of Courtney and her baby, many marveled at the striking resemblance between Sky and her mom. One fan commented:
"Beautiful, baby looks just like her mom."
Fan comment about Courtney Roker Laga and her baby, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
Fan comment about Courtney Roker Laga and her baby, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
Fan comment about Courtney Roker Laga and her baby, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
Fan comment about Courtney Roker Laga and her baby, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
Some even went so far as to call Courtney and Sky twins, while others commented on how adorable the baby is. Another fan swooned:
"Omg that baby! 😍😍😍"
Fan comment about Courtney Roker Laga and her baby, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
Fan comment about Courtney Roker Laga and her baby, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
Fan comment about Courtney Roker Laga and her baby, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
Fan comment about baby Sky Clara Laga, dated November 9, 2023 | Source: Instagram/alroker
In addition to gushing over the cute little girl and her mom, another supporter congratulated the baby's parents and her grandpa Al on their beautiful blessing and addition to their family.
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