faced the losses of some of the industries' most beloved icons.MORE: Al Roker's partner Deborah Roberts shares surprise wedding photo – and it's so cuteAs someone who has been involved in media and entertainment for several decades, Today's Al Roker took some of the deaths to heart, and honored each of them with special tributes.The star took to Instagram to honor the lives of Bill Russell, Nichelle Nichols, and Pat Carroll.WATCH: Al shares sentimental tribute while visiting Washington DCMORE: Meet Al Roker's temporary fill-in on Today - and they're very well known!For Bill, who played for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969 and is considered to have revolutionized professional basketball, Al shared pictures of some of his career wins, including one of him receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.The weatherman hailed him an undisputed legend, and highlighted his incredible accomplishments beyond basketball as well.He wrote in his caption: "The greatest basketball player of all time, who was also a civil rights leader, author, philanthropist and amazing person died today at the age of 88.
His passing leaves an incredible void."A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al's touching tribute to the basketball iconAl then paid tribute to yet another revolutionary star, Nichelle, who passed away aged 89.
Sharing pictures of her iconic role as Star Trek's Lt. Uhura, he wrote: "Lt. Uhura was a groundbreaking character, as a Black character on television in authority, and shared the first inter-racial kiss on network TV with Capt.
Kirk 52 years ago."MORE: Al Roker shares fun family photos from Paris while visiting daughter LeilaMORE: Al Roker and wife Deborah Roberts ring in son's 20th birthday with.
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