Hoda Kotb marks celebratory occasion with Kathie Lee Gifford - but it’s bittersweet

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Hoda Kotb wished her friend Kathie Lee Gifford a happy birthday but shared how sad she is that they can not be together in person.The TODAY host previously worked alongside Kathie, who left the show in 2019, and Hoda posted a snap from their time together behind the desk."Boy do I wish I could squeeze you today !

Happy bday Kath!!!" wrote Hoda, alongside the picture which saw Hoda giving Kathie - who turned 68 - a big hug as the two smiled for the cameras.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb makes difficult parenting confessionWATCH: Hoda Kotb breaks devastating news live on TodayFor 12 years Kathie worked alongside Regis Philbin on Live with Regis and Kathie but she left the show in 2000 and began working with Hoda.The two worked closely together on.