Kathie Lee Giffordreceived an outpouring of love on her last day at theTodayshow.
During her final broadcast, the show honored the journalist with surprise performances and appearances from celebrity guests, includingDean Cain,Ryan Eggoldand her good friendBarry Manilow, who performed a beautiful rendition of “Can’t Smile Without You.”
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Tributes also poured in for Gifford from across the country, with celebrities sharing sweet posts on social media in her honor.
“.@KathieLGifford, it’s been an incredible run,” tweetedTheEllen DeGeneresShowhostEllen DeGeneres. “Thanks for taking us along for the ride. You’re one of a kind. #CheersToKLG.”
“We will miss you @KathieLGifford!! Let’s get together and write a song in Nashville!” said country musician Lee Brice.
Actress Olivia Newton-John shared on Twitter: “Cheers @KathieLGifford I will miss you in the mornings! Wishing you joy, good health and success in your new ventures! Love and light, Olivia @klgandhoda @TODAYshow.”
Said talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz: “What a legend. @KathieLGifford, your inspiring nature has touched so many throughout the years on @klgandhoda. You’ll be missed, but I know there’s much greatness still in store for you! #CheersToKLG.“
Roma Downey, Maria Menounos andAndy Cohenalso expressed their love and gratitude for Gifford on social media, with theWatch What Happens Livehost tweeting, “It’s the last day of @klgandhoda! Gonna miss Kathie Lee!!!!!!” alongside multiple crying face and wine glass emojis.
Former first daughterJenna Bush Hager, who is set tostep in as co-hostalongside Kotb on April 8, also shared her adoration for Gifford in a loving tweet.
“I adore @KathieLGifford! My kids adore her. She has taught me about the power of humor, and steadfast faith,” said Bush Hager, 37. “I’ll miss her laugh—and her making me laugh…again…and again and again. Love you, KLG.”
source: people.com
