Cohen, who lived with multiple sclerosis for over 50 years, died on Christmas Eve after a bout with pneumonia.

Respected journalist Richard Cohen died at the age 76 on Christmas ... early in their relationship when the former Washington Post columnist told Meredith he had MS, a long-lasting chronic disease ...

Award-winning journalist Richard Cohen, former "Today" host Meredith Vieira's husband, died on Christmas Eve at 76 after battling MS for decades.

Richard Cohen, award-winning journalist and husband ... Beyond broadcast, Cohen wrote a health column for The New York Times and authored several books: one chronicling his own health battles ...