Shanell Jones She is taking a big step into her journey of sadness.
Almost a year later today The host took sabbatical from the daytime series, she returned to Studio 1A on September 5th following her husband’s announcement Hmm, oh yeahDeath in May.
During her emotional return, she also shared why she and Ushu kept his cancer fight private before his absence and his death.
“There may be people watching. Why did she not share, why did she hold this so long?” Shanell shared while surrounded by her family today. “And what I say to you is that Uche was seriously private. I chose the spotlight, but he didn’t… and when he got this diagnosis he asked me to treat this personally.
Shaynell – Several children, 16 years old, twins Ushu and Clara (13 years old), returned from her role today in December 2024 after being diagnosed with Ushu with glioblastoma. A few months later, Uche’s death was confirmed today in the episode of May 23rd. He was only 45 years old.
“In this moment, I’m fine, every day, I’m fine,” Shenelle shared in her first sitdown interview with Savannah Guthrie. “From the macro picture, how about me? My heart is shattered. My heart is shattered with millions of pieces. There’s no more life I’ve known since I was 19.”
