Today Honors Former Floor Director Mark Traub After His Death

And it isn't just current Today hosts feeling the loss of and love for their friend. Former anchor Katie Couric also posted a heartfelt tribute, by sharing a photo of the two of them at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. 

"My heart is breaking this morning," Katie wrote. "I forgot my phone last night and didn't check it when I got home. I woke up to the news that my friend Mark Traub, who was the head stage manager on the Today Show for 35 years, died yesterday after a long battle with leukemia. I loved Mark and we remained friends after we both left the show. He was the one who you could hear laughing in the background (even when the jokes weren't that funny) and was really the heart and soul of Today."

"I am sending all my love to his wonderful wife Lisa," she continued. "Thank you Mark for being such a kind, decent, intelligent and caring man. You were great at your job and great at this thing called life. Enjoy yours, everyone. Things can change in an instant."

(E! and Today are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)

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