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Phil Donahue Dies: Groundbreaking TV Talk Show Host Was 88


Phil Donahue, the longtime host of the trend-setting TV talk show The Phil Donahue Show, died Sunday evening following a long illness. He was 88. His death was announced on The Today Show this morning. Today shared a statement from Donahue’s family. This story is breaking…

Phil Donahue at the American Icon Awards 2019 in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAllen Berezovsky/Getty Images Phil Donahue, the longtime host of the trend-setting TV talk show The Phil Donahue Show, died Sunday evening following a long illness. Today shared a statement from Donahue’s family. Comments Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.

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