Phil Donahue, Renowned Daytime Talk Show Pioneer, Dies at 88

August 21, 2024 02:47 AM CEST | By Team Kalkine Media

Phil Donahue, the legendary host of "The Phil Donahue Show," passed away on August 18, 2024, at 88. A pioneer of daytime talk, Donahue's show, which ran for 29 years, broke new ground by addressing controversial topics and engaging audiences directly. Starting his career in Cleveland, his show gained fame in Dayton, Ohio, and later flourished in Chicago and New York City. Donahue married actress Marlo Thomas in 1980, and they co-authored a book on marriage in 2020. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024. Donahue is survived by his wife and four children. The family has requested donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Phil Donahue/Notre Dame Scholarship Fund.


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