Beloved 'Today' anchor Hoda Kotb bids emotional farewell after 17 years, leaving co-stars and fans alike in tears as she steps away to spend more time with her family.
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In a heartfelt tribute, Kotb's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie praised her as 'love' personified, saying 'you are love and we love you'.
Oprah Winfrey appeared in a video message to assure Kotb that she has 'made the right move' in departing the show to focus on her two young daughters, Hope and Haley.
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