WILLARD SCOTT

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

Scott spent 65 years with NBC and was the "Today" show's weather forecaster for three decades.

Scott spent 65 years with NBC and was the "Today" show's weather forecaster for three decades.

Obit Willard Scott FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, file photo, former "Today" show weatherman Willard Scott attends the "Today" show 60th anniversary celebration at the Edison Ballroom in New York. Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died at age 78. Al Roker, his successor on the morning news show, announced that Scott died peacefully Saturday morning, Sept. 4, 2021, surrounded by family. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File) (Evan Agostini)NEW YORK — (AP) — Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC's “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. His successor on the morning news show, Al Roker, announced that Scott died peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by family.

Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died.

Willard Scott, the legendary “Today” weatherman known for his enthusiasm and exuberant personality, died Saturday. “We lost Willard Scott passed peacefully at 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris,” Roker tweeted. Willard was truly a broadcast icon.”We lost Willard Scott passed peacefully at 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris. “He said ‘I didn’t know you knew Willard Scott.’ I said, ‘I don’t know Willard Scott. I just love that face.’”Willard Scott was born March 7, 1934 in Alexandria, Virginia, and he graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., “Today” reported.

"Willard was a man of his times, the ultimate broadcaster. There will never be anyone quite like him," Al Roker said.

Willard Scott, who forecast the weather on TODAY for more than three decades and spent 65 years at NBC, died this week, TODAY's Al Roker has confirmed.