Kathie Lee Gifford Praised for ‘Fantastic Perspective’ on Husband’s 10th Death Anniversary originally appeared on Parade.
Kathie Lee Gifford paid tribute to her late husband, Frank Gifford, ten years after his death in an emotional post, which led fans to praise her for staying positive on the hard day.
“Today is a day for rejoicing! First of all, I rejoice for my precious friend, Hoda Mama, on the occasion of her Birthday. She is one of the most spectacular people I have ever known and I adore her and I want all her dreams to come true,” Kathie Lee, 71, wrote alongside a photo of her and her former Today Show co-host Hoda Kotb via Instagram on Saturday, August 9.
After she wished Kotb, 61, a happy birthday, Kathie Lee revealed that her “second thing” to “rejoice” about was that her “precious husband, Frank, went home to Jesus 10 years ago today.”
“He has been at peace and filled with joy and glory since that very day,” she wrote. “I find comfort in that. So, I’m rejoicing in the Lord and how He cares for His loved ones, for His children.”
Kathie Lee concluded the sentimental post by adding, “Bless all of you today. And I hope you can find the same kind of Shalom in your lives.”
In addition to the photo with Kotb, Kathie Lee also shared a black and white photo of her and Frank. The former couple was married for 29 years before Frank died in 2015 at the age of 84. Kathie Lee and Frank shared kids Cassidy, 32, and Cody, 35.
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Shortly after she uploaded the post, several fans took to the comments section to praise her for making the anniversary of Frank’s death positive. “Fantastic perspective. You are such an inspiration,” one person commented, and another added, “What a great tribute to sweet Hoda, Frank and God‘s peace that surpasses all understanding.”
“The joy and glory of heaven! It’s all worth it Kathie Lee. I can’t wait! Even so, come Lord Jesus!” a third social media user chimed in, as another wrote, “Such a strong Christian role model , hope all your dreams continue to come true too.”
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The positive comments continued as an additional person said, “You are such an inspiration to me. God bless you and your family.”
Kathie Lee Gifford Praised for ‘Fantastic Perspective’ on Husband’s 10th Death Anniversary first appeared on Parade on Aug 11, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
