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Katie Couric Celebrates Grandson's Birth, Honors Late Husband

The baby, named John Albert Dobrosky, pays tribute to Couric's late husband, Jay Monahan, and marks a new chapter for the family.

  • Katie Couric announced the birth of her first grandchild, John Albert Dobrosky, born to her daughter Ellie Monahan and son-in-law Mark Dobrosky.
  • The baby, who will be known as Jay, honors Couric's late husband, Jay Monahan, who died of colon cancer in 1998.
  • Couric expressed her excitement and described the naming as both moving and bittersweet, reflecting on the major milestones her late husband has missed.
  • Celebrities and former colleagues, including those from the 'Today' show, extended their congratulations to Couric on becoming a grandmother.
  • Couric shared her mixed feelings about becoming a grandmother, emphasizing her eagerness to embrace every moment with her grandson.
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