{"id":2190522,"date":"2025-12-08T01:23:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T01:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2190522"},"modified":"2025-12-08T01:23:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T01:23:06","slug":"katie-couric-shares-tragic-throwback-photo-with-emotional-message-celebrity-news-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/katie-couric-shares-tragic-throwback-photo-with-emotional-message-celebrity-news-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Katie Couric shares tragic throwback photo with emotional message &#8211; Celebrity News &#8211; Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Katie Couric has posted a throwback photo from her 1989 wedding to her late husband Jay Monahan.<\/p>\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">The longtime journalist, 68, reflected on how the image resurfaced on her phone and used it to remind followers to stay close to those <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/latest\/celebrity-deaths\">who matter<\/a> most to them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We had no idea that day he would be diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer just 8 years later,&#8221; Couric, who <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/188641\/Katie-Couric-Donald-Trump-Virginia\">slammed President Trump earlier this year<\/a>, wrote in the heartfelt Instagram caption.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It made me think that we never really know what lies ahead and it was a reminder to appreciate every day and cherish those you love.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Monahan, an attorney, died in 1998 at age 42.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Couric, who later remarried in 2014, said her current husband, John Molner, understood her desire to keep Monahan\u2019s memory alive.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I showed Molner the photo he said, \u2018Oh\u2026that\u2019s so nice.\u2019 He never feels threatened by Jay\u2019s memory and understands a heart has space for two people,&#8221; she wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Couric ended her post with a lighthearted moment, joking about her hairstyle in the photo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nice poof lol,&#8221; she wrote.<\/p>\n<p>She also encouraged followers to take action, stating, &#8220;Tell the people who matter to you that you love them. Maybe even call your mother if you can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DON&#8217;T MISS&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/182293\/elizabeth-hurley-makes-billy-ray-cyrus-confession-after-just-five-months-dating\">Elizabeth Hurley reveals Billy Ray Cyrus confession after five months of dating<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/191260\/noah-cyrus-used-see-dead-people-billy-ray-shares-family-ghost-stories\" target=\"_blank\">Noah Cyrus &#8216;used to see dead people&#8217; as Billy Ray confirms it runs in the family<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/183535\/miley-cyrus-says-her-mom-tish-told-her-stay-wrong-guy-because-he-hot\" target=\"_blank\">Miley Cyrus&#8217; mom advised her to &#8216;stick with wrong guy&#8217; due to his looks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The post drew thousands of comments, many from people sharing their own similar stories.<\/p>\n<p>One commenter wrote, &#8220;Although we have different political views&#8230; I\u2019ve ALWAYS loved you. We had kids at the exact same time and I would watch you all the time!!!&#8230; May Jay always rest in peace. You keep his memory alive beautifully.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another user, who lost her daughter to colon cancer, said the post struck a chord.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My daughter passed away from colon cancer last year; she was married 5 years. I can\u2019t say enough about how he cared for her until the end. I remember your journey well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A different commenter reflected on the sudden death of her husband in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My darling soulmate left to ride one of his motorcycles, as he did most days, in 2016. The next time I saw him was in the ER. He never regained consciousness and passed about a week later&#8230; I have rebuilt my life solo and am in good health (breast cancer survivor since 2024). Tomorrow is a dream but today is THE day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Since her husband\u2019s death, Couric has become an outspoken advocate for cancer awareness. In 2000, she underwent a colonoscopy on live television to promote early detection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.the-express.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Katie Couric has posted a throwback photo from her 1989 wedding to her late husband Jay Monahan. 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