He was known for his zany on-air antics, effusive personality, and insistence on wishing his viewers a happy birthday on national television when they turned 100. Scott spent 16 years as the top weatherman on Today, before partially retiring in 1996, when Roker took over. The two weathermen, who were close friends, are seen above Former Today hosts Jane Pauley, left, Katie Couric, and veteran weatherman Willard Scott arrive for a group photo in New York's Rockefeller Center in 2012 Katie Couric, the longtime anchor of Today, is pictured embracing Willard Scott He was 87 Al Roker confirmed Willard Scott's death on Saturday, paying tribute to his 'second dad' Scott spent 16 years as the top weatherman on Today, before partially retiring in 1996, when Roker took over. Willard Scott, the legendary weatherman who was a mainstay on NBC's Today Show in the 1980s, has died. There will never be anyone quite like him,' added Roker. Willard was a man of his times, the ultimate broadcaster. 'He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Idaho State Police also recognized his influence, saying that he was "a good and generous man, and like a friendly neighbor to so many Idahoans.'Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris,' Roker wrote. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Larry was a part of our Idaho community, and in the homes of many of our families every morning through his work on air. Sadly, some people leave holes in our lives so big they will never be filled. Brad Little said Gebert was "a part of our Idaho community, and in the homes of many of our families every morning through his work on air." His influence wasn't limited to Boise, however - Idaho Gov. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Our community is better because of Larry. His legacy of kindness & compassion toward others will live on. We thank Larry Gebert for his support of our community, including our schools & students. "Larry will be remembered for his bigger than life personality, deep commitment and service to the community, and epic story telling." He was a true character and a good, genuine soul," KTVB staff wrote. "Larry Gebert was a large man, 6’6”, a large personality, and an inestimably large part of our TV family. His coworkers shared what Gebert meant to them and what he stood for. The news of Gebert's passing rocked the local community, garnering reactions and condolences from many others in the industry and beyond. He set the standard for all of us to be highly engaged in our community, not to just cover our community." He helped charities in our area raise millions of dollars. The other years, it was probably around 84 or 85. One year he said he helped 86 different events. "Every year he would host/emcee/auctioneer dozens of fundraisers. He would put on his khakis and sneakers and go wherever a non-profit needed his help," the article announcing his passing read. His fingerprints are all over this community as he was a man of great charity. KTVB, a local news station in Boise, said Gebert was also a philanthropist. He died peacefully, "surrounded by his loving family." He was 65 years old. Larry Gebert died Friday evening after suffering complications from a heart attack, according to KTVB, where he had worked since 1992. BOISE, Idaho - A community in Idaho is mourning the loss of a long-standing and well-loved meteorologist this weekend.
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