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Marlo Thomas Revealed the Secret to Her Lasting Marriage With Husband Phil Donahue Before His Death


Marlo Thomas once revealed the secret to her lasting marriage with husband Phil Donahue during an interview with Closer. The talk show host died at age 88.

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesAfter news of Phil’s passing was announced to the public, Marlo shared a statement on her Instagram page about her late husband. “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,” the statement continued. “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,” she concluded before remarking that the picture she chose to post with her caption is one of her favorite photos of her and her husband on vacation.

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