Richard Cohen, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and husband of Meredith Vieira, died at 76 on Christmas Eve after living with multiple sclerosis for over 50 years. Cohen was known for his advocacy work regarding chronic illness, having authored several books and shared his experiences publicly. He and Vieira were married for 38 years and had three children. Despite his struggles with MS, Cohen remained an inspiring figure throughout his career, recognized for his humor and dedication to family. His death came after a two-month battle with pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones.