Absolutely devastating! VERY SAD LOSS Legendary Talk host found dead at age 88. In the past he broke all the TV records, he passed away peacefully at his home. Married to a legendary actress you will know him immediately. When you understand who it is, you will surely cry. Check the comments

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Yet his legacy was not simply about ratings.

Donahue helped establish the idea that television could be a place where people engaged with real questions about their lives and society.

His program could be entertaining, but it was also capable of being challenging, uncomfortable, and thought-provoking.

That combination was central to its appeal.

The Man Behind the Microphone

Although Phil Donahue was known for his professional confidence, his personal life was also an important part of his story.

He was a father and a husband,