Savannah Guthrie Pays Emotional Tribute To Brooke Eby After Her Death At 37

Savannah Guthrie became visibly reflective on Today as she paid tribute to one of the show’s most memorable and inspirational guests following her heartbreaking death.

On Monday, October 5, Guthrie honored internet personality Brooke Eby, who died on October 1 at just 37 years old after living with ALS. Guthrie remembered Eby not only for the devastating diagnosis she faced, but also for the remarkable way she chose to share her journey with millions of people.

“Lovely Brooke, you will be missed,” Guthrie wrote alongside a clip of her earlier coverage of Eby’s death.

But behind the emotional tribute was an even more heartbreaking reality: Eby had received her ALS diagnosis at only 33.

A Diagnosis That Changed Everything

Eby’s life changed dramatically after she was diagnosed with ALS, a devastating disease that progressively affects the body’s ability to control muscles.

Rather than allowing the diagnosis to silence her, Eby began documenting her experience online. Her videos eventually attracted millions of followers, turning her personal struggle into a platform for ALS awareness.

Guthrie highlighted the courage, openness and humor Eby continued to show throughout her illness.

“She did it with courage and openness and humor,” Guthrie told Today viewers.

That sense of humor became one of the defining parts of Eby’s online presence.

Savannah Guthrie Revisits A Powerful Interview

During the tribute, Guthrie brought viewers back to a 2023 Today interview with Eby.

In that conversation, Guthrie was struck by Eby’s remarkable positivity despite facing such a serious diagnosis.

Eby explained that humor was central to the way she wanted to tell her story and bring greater attention to ALS.

Looking back at that interview now, the conversation carries an even more emotional weight.

What once appeared to be an inspiring television interview has become a lasting reminder of Eby’s determination to make a difference while confronting an illness that would ultimately claim her life.

Her Body Was Failing, But Her Mission Continued

Guthrie also emphasized that Eby continued posting even as ALS increasingly affected her body.

She remained committed to raising awareness and supporting other people living with the disease.

Eby also created ALS Together, a community designed to connect and support others facing ALS.

Her father, Cliff, reflected on the impact of he