Media | Meredith Vieira Emotional Meredith Vieira: I've Decided to Leave Today As rumored, Ann Curry will replace her By Evann Gastaldo Posted May 9, 2011 11:42 AM CDT Copied Emotional Meredith Vieira: I've Decided to Leave Today Meredith Vieira announces her departure from 'Today.' (msnbc) Meredith Vieira today confirmed the rumor that's been going around for a while: She is leaving Today in June. As expected, Ann Curry will replace her as Matt Lauer's co-host. An emotional Vieira said she is "sad" to leave but looking forward to spending more time with her family; the AP notes that her husband has struggled with multiple sclerosis and colon cancer. Click for one reaction to the news of Curry's long-awaited promotion. Read These Next Rob Reiner's son has been arrested after murder of his parents. Horrific tragedy reported at Rob Reiner's house. Hero who disarmed Australia shooter might lose his arm. Police interviewing family member after deaths of Rob Reiner, wife. See 2 photos Report an error