When longtime morning-TV icon Al Roker suddenly collapsed on live television, viewers tuning in to the TODAY Show expected the usual weather update and friendly smile—but instead witnessed a stark reminder of how quickly health emergencies can strike, even for someone as familiar and seemingly invincible as Roker.
It happened at around 8:13 a.m. during a routine broadcast. Al was standing at his desk, talking about upcoming temperature trends, when his knees gave out. He reached for support from the desk but slumped forward, prompting immediate panic behind the scenes. The feed cut away, crew members rushed in, and the live segment was abruptly suspended.
