New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Today host Sheinelle Jones has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Uche Ojeh, during her emotional return to the Today show on Friday.

In her first interview since his death from brain cancer in May, the 47-year-old journalist sat down with friend and colleague Savannah Guthrie to share memories of her husband and the quiet strength they shared during his final months.

"It's a beautiful nightmare," Jones said. "My heart is shattered in a million pieces. The life that I've known since I was 19 is no more. I've always wanted kids and I have three kids of my own now and they've lost their dad. And I'm their mum. It sucks."

Jones met Ojeh when they were both students. Their love story began in a col...