Phil Donahue Passes
August 19, 2024 10:04AM PDT
FILE – Talk show host Phil Donahue appears with former first lady Nancy Reagan during taping of his show to promote her book “My Turn” on Nov. 6, 1989, in Burbank, Calif. Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died. He was 88. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File) used locally Aug 19th 2024
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Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue has passed away at the age of 88.
He died Sunday August 18th 2024 following a long illness.
Donahue was surrounded by his family, including his wife, Marlo Thomas.
Donahue hosted the Phil Donahue Show for 29 seasons starting in 1967 until retiring in 1996.
He returned to the airwaves in 2002 to host “Donahue” on MSNBC.
FILE – Talk show host Phil Donahue appears with former first lady Nancy Reagan during taping of his show to promote her book “My Turn” on Nov. 6, 1989, in Burbank, Calif. Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died. He was 88. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File) used locally Aug 19th 2024
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