88-year-old TV icon Phil Donahue, known for his 29-season talk show, passed away after a long illness.

88-year-old TV icon Phil Donahue, best known for his eponymous show spanning 29 seasons, has passed away after a long illness. Donahue, who pioneered audience participation and tackled social issues on his daytime talk show, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden earlier this year. His family requests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Phil Donahue/Notre Dame Scholarship Fund in his memory.

August 19, 2024
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