Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88

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From CNN:

Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88

Phil Donahue, who flipped the script for daytime television by tackling controversial issues in front of a live audience, has died following a long illness, his family announced in a statement on Monday.

He was 88.

"Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his family, including his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie," his family said in a statement to CNN.

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From People:

Phil Donahue, Legendary Daytime Talk Show Host, Dies at 88
The Emmy-winning 'Donahue' talk show host and media personality died following a long illness, his family said

In a statement first reported by the Today show on Monday, Aug. 19, Donahue's family said the groundbreaking TV talk show journalist died in his home surrounded by his family including his wife of 44 years — actress Marlo Thomas — as well as "his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie."

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Here is a clip of a Donahue promo when it aired in San Francisco.

[Max Rockatansky]

Add him to the list of people I didn't even realize were alive this century.