Joy Behar, who originated the show alongside Vieira, was the one to deliver the news at the request of Vieira herself, revealing, “Our dear friend and OG View moderator, Meredith Vieira wanted us to share with all of you that her husband of 38 years, Richard Cohen, passed away on Christmas Eve.”

Joy Behar revealed that Cohen, 76, became a grandfather over the summer and "loved appearing on The View" During Vieira's tenure

The ladies of The View are rallying around OG co-host Meredith Vieira amid the loss of her husband Richard Cohen, who died on Christmas Eve following a years-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Host Joy Behar took some time out of this morning’s episode of The View to pay tribute to Cohen.

Richard Cohen, the journalist husband of broadcaster Meredith Vieira, has died at 76, more than 50 years after an MS diagnosis. He also beat colon cancer twice.

Meredith Vieira’s husband, Richard Cohen passed away, last month at age 76. He was a noted journalist and producer, popularly known for his stint on CBS News and CNN. Recently, during an episode of Vieira’s former show,