Phil Donahue, the legendary US talk show host, has passed<\/p>\n
away at the age of 88. His family confirmed the news,<\/p>\n
stating that Donahue died peacefully at home on Sunday after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones.<\/p>\n
Widely regarded as the \u201cking of daytime talk,\u201d Donahue created and hosted <\/p>\n
*The Phil Donahue Show*, a program that left an indelible mark on television history.<\/p>\n
Over nearly three decades, Donahue hosted more than 6,000 episodes and interviewed some<\/p>\n
of the most iconic figures of the time, including Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, and Dolly<\/p>\n
Parton.Donahue\u2019s media career began in the late 1950s, but it was in 1967 that he launched<\/p>\n
his groundbreaking talk show. Originally based in Dayton, Ohio, the show moved to Chicago in<\/p>\n
1974 and quickly gained popularity, especially after Donahue began incorporating audience<\/p>\n
participation. This innovative format became a staple in daytime television.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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