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Sheinelle Jones Says She “Can’t Stop Crying” on First Birthday Since Husband Uche Ojeh’s Death
Jones said she was in tears as she marked her first birthday without Uche Ojeh and thanked fans for sold-out book tour crowds.
On Sunday, April 19, Sheinelle Jones turned 48, marking her first birthday celebration since the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, in May 2025.
Jones and Ojeh were married for 18 years before he died at 45 following a battle with brain cancer; the couple shared three children, Kayin, Clara, and Uche.
Amid her mourning, Jones celebrated the success of her book Through Mom's Eyes, published on Tuesday, April 14, expressing gratitude for "SOLD OUT crowds in every city."
During the Friday, April 17, broadcast of Today With Jenna and Sheinelle, Jones discussed her emotional transition from 47 to 48, noting "thankful tears, painful tears because it's my first without Uche."
Citing her late husband's love for The Beatles, Jones concluded her birthday reflection on Instagram, writing, "I do.. feel the sun.