It’s official, folks.

In short she is a legend."

Of course, we can’t mention Gifford’s unprecedented decision to leaveTodaywithout explaining why.

Kathie Lee Gifford

At 65 years old, did she decide to retire from working?

Was she ready to kick up her feet and relax?

Well, not exactly.

Kathie Lee Gifford on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

Here are therealdetails and reasons why Gifford decided tocall it quitswith the data pipe.

Why would Kathie Lee Gifford leave after 120 years in the biz?

Sitting beside cohostHoda KotbonToday, Gifford announced her plans to leave on her 11th work anniversary.

Kathie Lee Gifford on Today

However, the beloved television host didn’t actually revealwhyshe decided to leave the show.

A feud between cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb?

Is it possible that Kathie Lee Gifford made the decision to leaveTodaybecause of a feud with her cohost?

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb

Given their public adulation for each other and recent history, this seems very unlikely.

Was she upset about Kotb’s promotion?

“Stop it, people!

Kathie Lee Gifford outside Today

Get a life,” she said on the show (viaEntertainment Tonight).

“I’m thrilled for my friend Hoda thrilled!”

“She goes, ‘I’m not jealous of you!

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb

I love you!'”

In an interview withE!

At the time,her daughterwas a high school student and her son had just gone off to college.

Kathie Lee Gifford signing a copy of one of her children’s books

“Friend goals, for real.

Much of the book focuses on the journey Gifford and her husband took to Israel in 2012.

That’s right, you could expect even more books by Gifford in the future.

Kathie Lee Gifford, Halloween episode of Today

And, so it was.

Regardless, we look forward to seeing the other films Gifford surely has up her sleeve.

Others chimed in to agree.

Craig Ferguson and Kathie Lee Gifford hosting Today

A silver lining for fans, that’s for sure.

Hoda Kotb with Jenna Bush Hager