Anthony Scotto: Last News

Al Roker celebrated his 68th birthday last week but it was no doubt a bittersweet affair as it has also been one year since the death of his good friend.MORE: Al Roker continues to prepare for life-changing moment involving son NickThe Today star sadly lost family friend Anthony Scotto on 21 August 2021, just one day after Al marked his 65th birthday. Anthony ran the New York restaurant Fresco by Scotto – which Al and his family frequented often – and tragically passed away at the age of 87.WATCH: Al Roker's rise to fameAt the time, Al paid tribute to Anthony on Instagram alongside a photo of the pair at his restaurant.


Al Roker and Deborah Roberts have both paid their respects following the sad death of their good friend.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb bids bittersweet farewell to co-star as fans are left in tearsThe Today star and ABC journalist are both regulars at the family-run New York restaurant Fresco by Scotto, and tragically the patriarch of the family, Anthony Scotto, passed away at the age of 87.Al shared a photo of himself with Anthony at the restaurant alongside a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. VIDEO: Today's Al Roker creates a buzz among his co-starsHe wrote: "In happier times with good friend, @anthonyscottojr who just lost his dad, Anthony Scotto, Sr. Our entire family sends condolences and prayers to the Scotto's.