Phil Donahue Dead At 88

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Phil Donahue Dead At 88

Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue died Sunday at the age of 88.

A fixture on daytime television and a familiar face to generations of fans, Donahue passed away following a long illness, according to “Today.” “He was surrounded by his wife of 44 years, Marlo, his sister, his children, grandchildren, and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie,” according to a statement issued by the family and read aloud Monday on “Today.”