Sheinelle Jones Mourns Husband Uche Ojeh After His Brave Battle With Brain Cancer

Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh sharing a joyful moment before his battle with brain cancer
Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh attend the NAACP LDF 33rd National Equal Justice Awards Dinner on November 07, 2019 in New York City. (Credit: Bennett Raglin/Getty)

💔 A Devastating Loss for Sheinelle Jones and Her Family

NBC “Today” show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones is mourning the loss of her beloved husband, Uche Ojeh, who passed away at age 45 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The heartbreaking news was shared Friday morning on “Today,” as Savannah Guthrie paid tribute to Uche, calling him “an incredible person” and “Sheinelle’s perfect partner in life.”


🧠 Uche Ojeh’s Brave Battle With Brain Cancer

Uche Ojeh had been privately battling glioblastoma, a relentless form of brain cancer known for its fast progression and limited treatment options.

His strength and love for his family never wavered, even in the face of such a devastating diagnosis.

Craig Melvin reflected on his friend’s unwavering love for his family, sharing, “He loved those kids more than anything else in this world… He was that dad that was on the sideline every soccer game, at all the concerts and the recitals.”

💍 A Love Story That Began at Northwestern

Sheinelle and Uche’s love story began when she was a freshman at Northwestern University giving campus tours.

Uche, then a high school senior, visited the school—and fate took over. Years later, he proposed on that very same campus.

They married in 2007 and built a beautiful life together, raising three children while both pursuing impactful careers.

Uche worked as a consultant with UAO Consulting for over a decade.

📺 Sheinelle’s Quiet Strength Through Tragedy

Sheinelle Jones, who’s been with the “Today” show for over a decade, stepped away from the program in December 2024 to handle a “family health matter.”

In light of this heartbreaking news, it’s clear just how much she and her family have endured privately.

As viewers and fans extend love and condolences, we remember Uche Ojeh not only as Sheinelle’s husband but as a devoted father, loving partner, and a man deeply cherished by those who knew him.

🙏🏽 Our hearts are with Sheinelle Jones, her children, and everyone who loved Uche Ojeh.


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