A look back at Bobbie Thomas' heartbreaking past following bittersweet anniversary of her work return

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Today Show, Bobbie Thomas is no stranger, having been the show's Style Editor for over fifteen years.MORE: Hoda Kotb and new co-star are lost for words - literally - during fun cooking segmentSome may also know the star had to step away from her role in 2021, after her husband, Michael Marion, tragically died aged 44 after a bacterial infection led to organ failure.Bobbie was welcomed back with open arms by none other than Hoda Kotb, and this past June marked a year since the television personality spoke out for the first time on the show about the tragic death, and raising her 7-year-old, Miles.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda brave the pouring rain mid-showMORE: Dylan Dreyer gets competitive during impressive beach video with her husbandUpon returning to Today, her very first instinct was to pay a heartfelt tribute to Hoda and the rest of the NBC family, saying: "I couldn't wait to embrace @hodakotb last week after this past year."Looking back on her difficult year, she expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her, writing: "I'm also in awe of the kindness extended from so many.

I wish I could hug and thank every single person who took the time to tap and send strength my way."She further opened up to Hoda and co-star Jenna Bush Hager during her first on-air appearance to talk about her late husband, of whom she said: "I've never been more in love with him, more in love now," promptly bringing her TV colleague to tears.A post shared by Bobbie Thomas (@bobbiethomas)Bobbie's endurance was palpable throughout the difficult conversationDuring the heart-wrenching conversation, she looked back on her untraditional engagement to Michael, revealing that after he proposed, though she told him yes, she asked him for thirty.