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Sally Jessy Raphael praises Phil Donahue as the 'inventor of the talk show' as she remembers TV icon following his death at age 88
Donahue died following an unknown illness on Sunday, surrounded by his family including wife Marlo Thomas.
Daytime legend Sally Jessy Raphael has praised her talk show host peer Phil Donahue following his death at age 88; the pair pictured in 1995 She continued: 'As a man who spent his career loving his audiences, Phil got such a kick out of our cozy little community [on social media], 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,' she said.
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