Talk Show Icon Phil Donahue Dies At Age 88
Sad news in the celebrity world as TMZ is reporting that talk show legend, Phil Donahue has passed away at the age of 88.
His family has confirmed this, and his passing was announced during “The Today Show” in the morning of Monday, August 19.
Phil Donahue Was Surrounded By His Family
A statement was shared on The Today Show, written by Donahue’s loved ones, which included his wife of over four decades, Marlo Thomas.
It was said that those closest to him were by his side when he died, which was reportedly the evening of Sunday, August 18.
It was said that Phil’s passing followed a long battle with an illness, and no other information was provided in regard to the cause of his death.
Phil Donahue’s Talk Show Legacy
Donahue hosted The Phil Donahue Show for 29 years and was known as a trailblazer for television talk shows in this format.
His family has confirmed this, and his passing was announced during “The Today Show” in the morning of Monday, August 19.
Phil Donahue Was Surrounded By His Family
A statement was shared on The Today Show, written by Donahue’s loved ones, which included his wife of over four decades, Marlo Thomas.
It was said that those closest to him were by his side when he died, which was reportedly the evening of Sunday, August 18.
It was said that Phil’s passing followed a long battle with an illness, and no other information was provided in regard to the cause of his death.
Phil Donahue’s Talk Show Legacy
Donahue hosted The Phil Donahue Show for 29 years and was known as a trailblazer for television talk shows in this format.
- 8/19/2024
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