Savannah Guthrie Honors 'Today' Show Co-Anchor's Late Son With Emotional Tribute
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The young boy passed earlier this month.
Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie posted an touching tribute for her colleague's late son, who passed away earlier this month.
NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel announced the passing of his six-year-old son, Henry, via Twitter early on Thursday, August 18.
"Our beloved son Henry passed away. He had the softest blue eyes, an easy smile and a contagious giggle. We always surrounded him with love and he returned it, and so much more," he wrote, accompanied by a sweet picture of Henry's smile.
Engel's son was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes cognitive deficits and problems with motor functions. According to Texas Children's Hospital, where Henry was seen for treatment and research, he passed on August 9.
Shortly after Engel's announcement, Guthrie took to Twitter to express condolences to her coworker and his wife. "Richard and Mary l, you were amazing warriors for Henry - pouring your love and care into him and fighting for him every day with everything you've got. You're my heroes," she wrote, before addressing their son directly. "Dear Henry, you will be missed. We will keep fighting for you. Donate here for Henry's research."
Guthrie included a link to Henry's hospital memorial page, noting, "...much progress has been made because of him. Others can and will be helped."
She followed up with another sweet note for the boy. "Dearest Henry, I will never forget your sweet spirit and the twinkle in your eye," she wrote alongside an adorable photo of the young boy wrapped up in her arms with his palm pressed against her face.
Some of Engel's other NBC colleagues sent their love, too, including Today Show co-anchor Hoda Kotb, who wrote, "Oh Richard..... I am so so so sorry 😞. My heart aches for you and your family. We love you."
You can donate in Henry's honor and to help further research of his disorder here.
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