Today Show's Funny Weatherman Willard Scott Has Died At 87

NEW YORK — NBC weather forecaster Willard Scott has died at 87, the Today show confirmed.

Willard Scott, who forecast the weather on TODAY for more than three decades and spent 65 years at NBC, died this week, TODAY's Al Roker has confirmed. As a personality on the network Scott was known for the television birthday wishes he would bring to viewers over 100.

Al Roker said on social media, "We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris. He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Willard was a man of his times, the ultimate broadcaster. There will never be anyone quite like him."

"Scott, who joined TODAY in 1980, may have been best known for wishing happy birthday to fans turning 100, a feature that soared in popularity over the years, with images of centenarians appearing on Smucker's jelly jars while Scott recognized them in front of millions of viewers," Today.com reported.

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