NDZ/Star Max/GC Images Al Roker returned to starting his mornings on Today following the death of his ex-wife, Alice Bell. After skipping the NBC morning show's Tuesday, February 11, episode, Roker, 70,

Alice Bell, who was once married to Al Roker for 10 years, has died at the age of 77. The news was confirmed by the former couple’s daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, whom they adopted in 1987.

Alice Bell, Al Roker's ex-wife, passed away at 77. Her daughter shared the news. Cause of death not confirmed yet.

Al Roker‘s ex-wife Alice Bell, who was also the mother of his eldest child has died at age 77. Courtney Roker Laga, the daughter the journalist and Bell adopted during their union, announced the news via an Instagram post on Feb.

Al Roker ’s ex-wife, Alice Bell, has died at the age of 77, her daughter announced via social media. “She was my mother, my heart and the most loving grandmother to Sky,” Courtney Roker Laga wrote via Instagram on Monday, February 10. “I was with her for her last breath, and I will carry her love with me always.”