Widower who donated Rockefeller Center Christmas tree suffers stroke

Earl Albert, a widower from Massachusetts, who donated the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, has suffered a stroke. His family hopes he can recover in time for the tree lighting ceremony on December 4. Albert donated the 74-foot Norway spruce in memory of his late wife, Leslie. The tree, planted in 1967, has become a symbol of their love and is set to be decorated with 50,000 lights and a Swarovski star. The family plans to create a memorial for Leslie at the spot where the tree once stood. They view the donation as a tribute to her and a new beginning for their family.