Legendary Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dies at 88

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Legendary television personality Phil Donahue passed away on Sunday, August 19th. Today Show was the first to confirm the news.

He was 88 years old and passed away after a long illness, according to a statement from his family. Today“He died at home surrounded by his family, including his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, his sister, children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie,” Donahue said.

Donahue was a giant in the talk show business and was a host The Phil Donahue Show She pioneered a unique format that included audience participation from 1967 to 1996. Her style would influence talk show icons such as Oprah Winfrey and Ellen Degeneres, among others.

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