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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Born Phillip John Donahue in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1935, he began his broadcasting career in radio and local television. His early work gave him experience asking questions, listening to people, and learning how to make a conversation engaging.

In 1967, he launched The Phil Donahue Show in Dayton, Ohio. The program began locally, but its format would eventually become nationally influential.

Rather than treating the audience as a silent backdrop, Donahue brought viewers into the heart of the discussion. He encouraged people to speak, challenge guests, ask questions,