‘Today’ Hoda Kotb Shares Deep Grief Over Family Loss
The official Instagram account for Today With Hoda & Jenna uploaded a video that really tugged at the heartstrings of viewers a few days ago. The video told the story of friendship and loss. A story from Hoda Kotb’s days in college. What was this equally tragic and heartwarming story? Keep reading for the details.
Hoda Kotb Gets Unexpected Support Amid Father’s Death
During a segment of Today With Hoda & Jenna, Hoda shared that her father passed away when she was in college. Drowning in deep grief over the loss, Hoda found herself struggling to focus enough to complete her classes.
The Today Show host recalled one class in particular where she was supposed to take a quiz. She, however, couldn’t focus and refused to take it. Her teacher insisted she needed to take the quiz or she would fail the class.
Ultimately, Hoda Kotb refused to take the quiz and accepted that she would fail the class. She grabbed her backpack and walked out.
Now, Hoda recalled hearing someone else pick up their backpack and leave the class as well. But, she never looked back to see who it was. Instead, she continued to walk until she reached the duck pond on campus. She sat near the pong and realized her best friend followed her.
In shock, Hoda could not believe her friend was willing to fail the class to support her. She admitted to her co-host Jenna that she would never forget that moment. At the moment, her friend didn’t ask if Hoda needed support. She KNEW she needed support.
The caption attached to the video read: “Sometimes just physically being present is the best thing you can do for a friend.”
Check out the video down below:
View this post on Instagram
Fans Get Emotional Over Hoda’s Story
In the comments, one Today Show viewer admits the story brought tears to their eyes. It was the definition of a “true friend.”
Many took issue with the professor refusing to compromise with Hoda as she had just lost her father.
What kind of professor would be so rigid when a student just had a huge loss in their life? Good grief. Give me a break. He should’ve given both students another chance at a later date.
Another fan added: “There is no better treasure than a friend who is just there for you, just knows.”
Overall, there was nothing but love for Hoda as fans appreciated her sharing this emotional story.
What are your thoughts on the story Hoda Kotb shared with her co-host Jenna Bush Hager? Do you have a friend similar to the one Hoda described in her video? Share your answers in the comments down below. And, keep coming back for more talk show news.
- ‘Girl In The Basement’: Where Is Elizabeth Fritzl Now? - November 14, 2024
- Katy Perry’s ‘Scrambling To Reclaim’ ‘American Idol’ Judge Position - October 22, 2024
- Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos Step Out Amid ‘Gray Divorce’ Talk - October 21, 2024