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70-year-old TV personality says he ‘almost died’ during COVID

The 70-year-old TV personality said he “almost died” during the COVID-19 pandemic and discussed his mental health on Hoda Kotb’s Joy 101 podcast.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A 70-year-old popular television personality said he “almost died” during the COVID-19 pandemic and opened up about his mental health struggles during an appearance on Hoda Kotb’s Joy 101 podcast on Monday, Aug. 24. He discussed the personal toll the pandemic took and shared details of his emotional experience on the episode.