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Talk show host Phil Donahue had an easy manner that made him a welcome sight on television sets all across America. He was an innovator who established the daytime talk show format that is still used to this day. Sadly, the trailblazing interviewer passed away in August 2024, leaving behind more than an iconic legacy.He was married to actor Marlo Thomas for more than 40 years, who was stepmother to his five children. Phil married his college girlfriend, Margaret Cooney, in 1958 and promptly had five kids with her. When they divorced in 1975, Phil got custody of four of...

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Phil Donahue, a longtime TV host and the husband of Marlo Thomas, died Aug. 18, his family confirmed to NBC News. He was 88.
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Phil Donahue, Talk Show Legend and Husband of Marlo Thomas, Dead at 88

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Marlo Thomas is taking a step back from social media in the wake of husband Phil Donahue’s death.

“I’m sure by now you’ve heard the very sad news that I lost my sweetheart last night,” the actress wrote via Instagram on Monday.

“So I know you understand that I’ll be stepping away from this page for a while to take care of myself and the many people who took care of Phil, and held him close to their hearts,” the 86-year-old continued.





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Daytime talk show pioneer Phil Donahue has died at age 88. CNN's Sara Sidner looks back at his life and career. Dubbed 'the king of daytime talk,' Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show.

Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88

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(Reuters) - Phil Donahue, who changed the face of U.S. daytime television with a long-running syndicated talk show that highlighted topical and often provocative social and political issues, has died at age 88, NBC's "Today" show reported on Monday, citing a statement from his family. Donahue died surrounded by his...

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R.I.P. Phil Donahue, pioneer of TV talk and husband of Marlo Thomas

He changed the future of TV talk shows, and met his wife when she first appeared on his show. Phil Donahue, the \"king of daytime talk\",...

He changed the future of TV talk shows, and met his wife when she first appeared on his show. Phil Donahue, the "king of daytime talk",...

R.I.P. Phil Donahue, pioneer of TV talk and husband of Marlo Thomas

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