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Talk show legend Phil Donahue died on Sunday night surrounded by loved ones following a long illness, his family told NBC’s “Today." He was 88 years old.

Talk show icon Phil Donahue dead at 88

Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O’Donnell have posted tributes to Phil Donahue on Instagram. She writes: “There wouldn’t have been an Oprah Show without Phil Donahue being the first to prove that daytime talk and women watching should be taken seriously. He was a pioneer. I’m glad I got to thank him for it. Rest in peace Phil.”

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Phil Donahue, who passed away Sunday night, is being remembered by those personally touched by his legacy.

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	Phil 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.Oprah Winfrey Lauds “Pioneer” Phil Donahue: “Wouldn’t Have Been An Oprah Show Without” Him




	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 Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden just...

Phil Donahue Dies: Groundbreaking TV Talk Show Host Was 88

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

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We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Actor Marlo Thomas is best known for her starring roles in the hit TV shows That Girl and Free To Be... You and Me. Following in the footsteps of her father, and entertainer, Thomas began acting in the early 1960s. Her breakout role on That Girl made her a household name, though it was only later revealed she was one of the show’s executive producers in addition to being its star. She was married to former TV talk show host Phil Donahue for more than 40 years and serves as the national outreach director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which was founded by her father.

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[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, this article features commentary and quotes from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Actor Paul Lynde, who died in 1982 from a heart attack, left an indelible mark in movies and television. He was best known on the small screen for his performance as Elizabeth Montgomery's wise-cracking warlock Uncle Arthur on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), and as the celebrity "center square" on the original Hollywood Squaresgame show (NBC/syndicated, 1995-1980).

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — For nearly two decades, Phil Donahue was virtually the only TV talk show host to roam his audience with microphone and make them an essential part of his show. His huge cultural influence — especially with the women who tended to watch television during the...

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Oprah Winfrey is crediting Phil Donahue for blazing the trail that led to her own iconic talk show in the wake of the daytime legend’s death over the weekend. Phil Donahue, Legendary Talk Show Host, Dead at 88



“There wouldn’t have been an Oprah [Winfrey] Show without Phil Donahue,” Winfrey wrote on Instagram Monday, adding that Donahue was “the first to prove that daytime talk and women watching should be taken seriously. He was a pioneer. I’m glad I got to thank him for it. Rest in peace, Phil.”



Donahue’s passing was announced Monday morning on the Today show, where the following statement...

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He was the “King of Daytime Talk,” and it wasn’t just because he attracted a major audience. As he educated and entertained millions of viewers on...

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