Al Roker collapsed during an outdoor appearance by Aerosmith on the NBC’s “Today” Aug. 15 — and now friends and loved ones are urging him to retire! Steamy temperatures took a devastating toll on the morning TV star, who’s battled obesity, knee surgery and incontinence in his 22 years since taking over for Willard Scott. Septuagenarian rock scarecrow Steven Tyler had to spring to Al’s rescue. “With all the extreme weather conditions around the country these past few years, Al’s been working harder than ever,” said an insider close to the fun-yet-feisty meteorologist. “Between his work for ‘Today’ and the ‘NBC Nightly News,’ Al finally buckled under the pressure!” Read on for details of friends’ concerns over Al’s condition, and click here for more news of stars battling health woes….
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“He insists he’s all right, but family and friends are deeply concerned," the source continued. "Al’s had so many health problems, they fear everything will catch up with him!” A departure as significant as Roker's would be a blow to "Today," which is still recovering from the
Matt Lauer sex scandal.
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In 2001, Al underwent a total knee replacement on his left leg. The next year, he had gastric bypass surgery — and dropped 100 pounds in eight months. In 2013, he admitted in a televised interview that during a visit to the White House he’d pooped his pants — a side effect of his weight-loss surgery.
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Dr. Art Mollen, who has not treated Al, told
The National ENQUIRER: “It appears he has a number of comorbidities, which is the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions.
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“Add in the hot weather and these can combine to take a toll. “Plus, being a workaholic and pushing yourself to the extreme, those can also be contributing factors [to a breakdown]!”
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In addition to his regular “Today” duties, Al also set records with exhausting on-air 30-plus hour continuous weather forecasts in 2014, 2015 and 2017. “Pals are telling him he has to slow down,” said a colleague. “Enough is enough!”
“He insists he’s all right, but family and friends are deeply concerned," the source continued. "Al’s had so many health problems, they fear everything will catch up with him!” A departure as significant as Roker's would be a blow to "Today," which is still recovering from the
Matt Lauer sex scandal.
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In 2001, Al underwent a total knee replacement on his left leg. The next year, he had gastric bypass surgery — and dropped 100 pounds in eight months. In 2013, he admitted in a televised interview that during a visit to the White House he’d pooped his pants — a side effect of his weight-loss surgery.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Dr. Art Mollen, who has not treated Al, told
The National ENQUIRER: “It appears he has a number of comorbidities, which is the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions.
Photo credit: Getty Images
“Add in the hot weather and these can combine to take a toll. “Plus, being a workaholic and pushing yourself to the extreme, those can also be contributing factors [to a breakdown]!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
In addition to his regular “Today” duties, Al also set records with exhausting on-air 30-plus hour continuous weather forecasts in 2014, 2015 and 2017. “Pals are telling him he has to slow down,” said a colleague. “Enough is enough!”
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