Phil Donahue, a journalist and former daytime TV talk show legend, died Sunday. He was 88 years old.
Donahue's family said in a statement the he passed away"peacefully" at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie.Phil Donahue, a journalist and former television host who pioneered the daytime issue-oriented talk show, died Sunday. He was 88 years old.
The host of the self-titled"The Phil Donahue Show" broke ground when it entered national syndication in 1970, tackling controversial topics considered taboo at the time, including abortion, race relations and abuse in the Catholic Church. The program was also the first to include audience participation and became one of the most influential television programs of its time. It helped earn him the moniker the"King of Daytime Talk.
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