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He spoke of waking with dread, hiding panic attacks during commercial breaks, and carrying the pressure of being America\u2019s source of comfort.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wasn\u2019t lying,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I was hiding.\u201d He admitted fearing that if viewers saw his anxiety and depression, they would turn away, so he learned to mask the pain behind humor and weather maps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>On his final day, he chose not to leave as a character. He wanted to leave as himself. The studio stripped of polish as co-hosts and crew fought tears, recognizing the courage in his honesty.<\/p>\n<p>Roker spoke openly about therapy and learning that resilience does not mean silence. He shared that joy deepens when truth is allowed into the open.<\/p>\n<p>When he stepped away from the desk, he left behind more than a career. He left a moment of permission\u2014for others to be human, vulnerable, and honest. 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