Willard Scott, the longtime weatherman for “The Today Show” and the original Ronald McDonald, has died. He was 87.
Current “Today” weatherman Al Roker shared the sad news on Saturday on his Instagram, calling him his “second dad.”
“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.