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Phil Donahue, Pioneering Talk Show Host, Dies at 88

By Ellise Shafer Aug 19, 2024 | 8:27 AM

Successful national talk show host Phil Donahue, who entertained, challenged and informed two generations of daytime television viewers, died on Sunday night following a long illness, Variety has confirmed. He was 88. The news of his death was first announced Monday morning on the “Today” show. “Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday […]