Phil Donahue Dies At 88: Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Kelly Ripa and Others Pay Tribute to the US Daytime Talk Show Host

Phil Donahue, the pioneering daytime talk show host of The Phil Donahue Show (1967-1996), passed away on Sunday (August 18) at 88. Reports state he died peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife of 44 years, actress Marlo Thomas, as well as his sister, children, and grandchildren. Donahue’s remarkable career is being honoured by fellow talk show hosts like Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. Other celebrities, including Sarah Jessica Parker and Kelly Ripa, have also paid tribute to the legendary host, celebrating his profound impact on the world of daytime television. Phil Donahue Dies: US Talk Show Host Who Received Presidential Medal of Freedom From Joe Biden Passes Away at 88.

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