Many people remember when thenTodayshow host Katie Couric’sfirst husband Jay Monahanpassed away tragically from colon cancer (viaBritannica).
The year was 1998 and Monahan was gone at the young age of 42.
The couple had been married for nine years, having wed in 1989 (viaGood Housekeeping).
They welcomedtwo daughterstogether Caroline and Elinor and by all accounts, had a very happy life until his illness.
It was too terrifying.
I think that prevented me… from ever really saying goodbye" (viaFox News).
I think he would’ve been a really good contestant" (viaPeople).
Meanwhile, It would be years before Couric found love again.
She then notably dated Boston Red Sox owner Tom Werner, with the relationship lasting about four years.
And I said, ‘Does he have a pulse?'"
Couric joked (viaPeople).
And he’s just fun to be around."
The couple got engaged at the beach the following year much to Couric’s surprise (viaPeople).
“It took me a while to say yes, because I was so confused!”
I made it a priority, and I pursued it with some purpose."
Cleary this one is as the couple is still together.
About the big day, Couric toldToday, “I just wasn’t nervous at all.
For someone who is generally hyper, I was incredibly relaxed.”
and has two children as well from a previous relationship Allie and Henry (viaHeavy).
You know I love you still.
Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
If you wanted to I will.
You are a gift.
Handsome, whip smart a great cook and funny too!
Now we just need to work on your dance moves!"
But Couric still honors her first husband and the father of her children.
We celebrate and remember you this Father’s Day.
You would be so proud of your girls."
