Katie Couric Honors First Husband Jay Monahan Amid Celebrating Current Family

Katie Couric Keeps the Memory of Jay Monahan Alive

Even though she's been happily married to John Molner since 2014, Katie Couric can't help but reflect on the love she shared with her first husband, Jay Monahan, who tragically passed away from colon cancer in 1998. Jay's memory remains a cherished part of Katie's life, and she made sure to honor him on what would have been his 64th birthday. Through a heartfelt Instagram post, Katie shared how much Jay's presence is still felt within her family.

On January 9, Katie took a moment to express her love and gratitude for Jay. She wrote, "Jay, we love you and miss you every day. Today, we celebrate what would have been your 64th birthday. ❤️ You completed our January trifecta of birthdays — the 5th, the 7th, and the 9th. There must be something cosmic about that. You live on in your girls and in our hearts." The post not only celebrates Jay's life but also highlights the bond between Katie and her daughters, Elinor and Caroline.

Katie, now 63, wrapped up her tribute with a meaningful quote by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, emphasizing the importance of love. She shared, "Love is really the only thing we can possess, keep with us, and take with us." This sentiment perfectly encapsulates the enduring bond she shares with Jay and how his legacy continues to inspire her daily life.

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Katie Celebrates Her Current Family

Katie and John Molner have built a beautiful life together, welcoming two daughters, Elinor, 28, and Caroline, 24. Katie continues to celebrate every milestone in her daughters' lives, as seen when she marked Caroline’s birthday on January 5. With a heartfelt message on Instagram, she wrote, "Happy birthday to the brilliant, beautiful, ebullient, creative, hilarious, quirky, compassionate Carrie Monahan!!!!" Accompanied by a few throwback photos, Katie reminisced about the joy of raising her daughter. She added, "Hard to believe this was 24 years ago! Yesterday a child came out to wonder, caught a dragonfly inside a jar, fearful when the sky was full of thunder and tearful at the falling of a star. I love you."