Whoopi Goldberg Returns to br 'The View' After Near-Death Sickness Goldberg has been gone from the br show for over a month due to br pneumonia and sepsis. Last week, she told fans that br she came close to dying. Whoopi Goldberg, br on 'The View' On Thursday, she dropped by to br surprise her fellow co-hosts. Whoopi Goldberg, br on 'The View' Goldberg intends to ease back br into hosting the show soon. She also spoke of the br importance of self-care.