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Pat Sajak Shares Plans After Retiring From 'Wheel of Fortune,' Including Doing Crossword Puzzles

Pat Sajak chats with his daughter, Maggie Sajak, about his retirement plans after his final 'Wheel of Fortune' episode airs Friday.

As he prepares for his final episodes to air this week, Sajak shared his thoughts on retirement and the game show's lasting impact on pop culture. Pat revealed to his daughter, who joined the Wheel of Fortune team as the show's social correspondent in 2021, that he is at peace with his decision to step down, having announced in June 2023 that the 41st season would be his last. In a lighter moment, the 77-year-old beloved game show host joked about his retirement plans, which include enjoying simple pleasures like crossword puzzles and spending time with future grandchildren.

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