Phil Donahue, the pioneering daytime talk show host of long-running ‘Donahue,’ dies at 88
As a seasoned movie buff with a penchant for delving into the lives of extraordinary individuals, I must say that the passing of Phil Donahue feels like the final scene of an epic film – one that has left an indelible mark on the landscape of daytime television.
Phil Donahue, an innovative daytime talk show host best known for “The Phil Donahue Show,” passed away at the age of 88.
He died Sunday “peacefully after a long illness,” his family said in a statement to “Today.” Donahue was a contributor to the NBC morning show.
Donahue often made his talk-show interactive, involving both the audience and a diverse array of guests like Nelson Mandela, Dolly Parton, and Richard Pryor in the conversation.
Donahue received the Presidential Medal of Freedom along with 18 others in May.
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2024-08-19 17:31