Phil Donahue Dies: Groundbreaking TV Talk Show Host Was 88
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deadline.comPhil Donahue, the longtime host of the trend-setting TV talk show The Phil Donahue Show, died Sunday evening following a long illness, surrounded by family including his longtime wife, actor Marlo Thomas..
He was 88. His death was announced on The Today Show this morning. Today shared a statement from Donahue’s family. See the announcement below.
Calling Donahue “a daytime staple” who pioneered a format that had been replicated by others, Today hosts noted that Donahue had been presented a Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden just this summer.
Donahue was married to Thomas for more than 40 years, having met when the That Girl star met Donahue when she was a guest on his talk show.
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