
Phil Donahue’s Cause Of Death: Television Icon Dead at 88

Another great has been lost: Phil Donahue, daytime TV icon who paved the way for many who came after him, has passed away.
For many 70’s and 80’s babies, Phil was a big part of the TV life, and his death is truly a heartbreak.
His family shared the news on The Today Show on August 19th, along with the cause of his passing at 88.
He leaves quite the legacy behind.
Phil Donahue attends the American Icon Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on May 19, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) Phil Donahue’s Cause Of Death: Long Illness Took The Talk Show Host
The legendary TV talk show host died on Sunday August 18th, after battling a long illness.
While they didn’t provide further details on his health battle, it sounds like his passing was expected, as was able to pass away...
For many 70’s and 80’s babies, Phil was a big part of the TV life, and his death is truly a heartbreak.
His family shared the news on The Today Show on August 19th, along with the cause of his passing at 88.
He leaves quite the legacy behind.
Phil Donahue attends the American Icon Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on May 19, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) Phil Donahue’s Cause Of Death: Long Illness Took The Talk Show Host
The legendary TV talk show host died on Sunday August 18th, after battling a long illness.
While they didn’t provide further details on his health battle, it sounds like his passing was expected, as was able to pass away...
- 8/19/2024
- by Dina Sartore-Bodo
- The Hollywood Gossip
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