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Marlo Thomas Misses Annual ‘Today’ Segment After Husband Phil Donahue’s Death: ‘Taking Some Time Off’
Marlo Thomas was not present for the annual St. Jude’s Thanks & Giving segment on Today after losing her husband, Phil Donahue, following a long illness.
“But I didn’t want to disappear without saying thank you for the beautiful messages of love and support that have been coming in all day, and for the wonderful and generous way that you’ve let Phil and me share our life adventure with you over the years,” she wrote. “As a man who spent his career loving his audiences, Phil got such a kick out of our cozy little community here, and I know he would be very touched by the heartwarming thoughts and memories you’ve been sharing.” “Until I return, I wish you good health and happy days in the company of family and friends, and I hope that you will continue to hold close those you cherish most, just as I was blessed to do with my beloved Phillip,” Marlo concluded.
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