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Phil Donahue Dead Following a Long Illness: Legendary Talk Show Host Was 88 Years Old


Phil Donahue had died at age 88, his family confirmed. The legendary talk show pioneer, who hosted The Phil Donahue Show, suffered from a long illness.

Get back to the Talk show legend Phil Donahue has died, his family confirmed in a statement. Donahue was surrounded by his family at the time of his death on Sunday, August 18, including his wife, Marlo Thomas, his kids and grandkids, per multiple outlets. In addition to his talk show career, Donahue was always a doting husband to Marlo, whom he married in 1980.

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