Chuck Woolery, Original ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host and TV Pioneer, Dies at 83
Chuck Woolery, a television pioneer who helped design modern game shows and became a household name as the host of iconic series like “Wheel of Fortune” and “Love Connection,” died on November 23 at 83, according to his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young.
Young announced the news on social networking platform X, writing, “With a crushed heart, I inform you that my dear brother Chuck Woolery has just gone away. “Life will not be the same without him.”
Woolery’s television career lasted over four decades, beginning with his historic role as the inaugural host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1975. He ran the show for six years before Pat Sajak took over, which he held until his recent retirement announcement.
His career reached another high point 1983 with “Love Connection,” a dating show that became a global sensation. Woolery’s engaging charisma helped make the show a fan favorite and cemented his...
Young announced the news on social networking platform X, writing, “With a crushed heart, I inform you that my dear brother Chuck Woolery has just gone away. “Life will not be the same without him.”
Woolery’s television career lasted over four decades, beginning with his historic role as the inaugural host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1975. He ran the show for six years before Pat Sajak took over, which he held until his recent retirement announcement.
His career reached another high point 1983 with “Love Connection,” a dating show that became a global sensation. Woolery’s engaging charisma helped make the show a fan favorite and cemented his...
- 11/24/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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