Vieira’s former colleagues at “Today” announced the news that Cohen died on Christmas Eve.

“I worked really hard that year and made myself indispensable.

Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to representatives for Vieira for comment.

Meredith Vieira and Richard Cohen visit SiriusXM Studios on May 7, 2018 in New York City

Meredith Vieira and Richard Cohen.Credit:Santiago Felipe/Getty

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