Al Roker reveals that he has been hospitalized for blood clots

Network weather anchor Al Roker revealed on social media that he was hospitalized last week with blood clots.

In an Instagram post shared on Friday, Roker, 68, said he is on the road to recovery:

So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been. Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg, which sent some clots into my lungs. After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers, and hope to see you soon. Have a great weekend, everyone.

—  Al Roker via Instagram @alroker

Roker’s wife, Deborah Roberts, posted that she was grateful for “the top-notch medical care and prayer warriors from every corner,” according to The Associated Press.

“We love you dearly, sweet Al, and can’t wait to get you home,” Roberts wrote, adding heart emojis.

It’s unclear if Roker will co-host coverage of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which he has done since 1995, the AP reported.

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