who loved him. His death was a profound loss for his family, his colleagues, and the many viewers who had followed his work for decades.
But his legacy remains.
The television format he helped create continues to shape modern media. The hosts who followed him have acknowledged his influence. His willingness to bring difficult issues into the open helped change what audiences expected from daytime television.
And the conversations he encouraged remain relevant.
He showed that television could be more than entertainment. It could be a place for questions, disagreement,