Sheinelle Jones on Her Husband’s Death from Brain Cancer: “I Owe It to Him to Keep Going”

Sheinelle Jones opens up about love, loss and learning how to keep going after the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh. The TODAY co-host reflects on how they met in college at Northwestern, the early warning signs of his illness and the moment a doctor colleague urged him to get an MRI — leading to the devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Uche passed away in May 2025 at just 45 years old. Sheinelle shares how she compartmentalized during the hardest season of her life, balancing a demanding network job, raising their three children and advocating for her husband as she searched for answers and clinical trials. Sheinelle recalls training for a marathon during his treatment and the moment Uche came to cheer her on shortly after brain surgery, a blue beanie covering his incision. She speaks candidly about the toll of caretaking, the heroes in medical and hospice care and the surreal mix of grief and laughter she calls her “beautiful nightmare.” Now the co-host of the fourth hour of TODAY with Jenna Bush Hager, she reflects on her first major professional win without Uche — and the old text message from him that carried her forward: “Don’t worry, you’ll get your shot. God is in control.” Sheinelle Jones offers an intimate conversation about grief, resilience and holding both sorrow and joy after unimaginable loss. Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople *CONNECT* Web: 💻 https://people.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/peoplemag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/people/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@people PEOPLE App: 📱 https://bit.ly/3H0bthA *PEOPLE* remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. Sheinelle Jones Opens Up About Her Husband’s Death from Brain Cancer: “I Owe It to Him to Keep Going” https://www.youtube.com/user/people