Was 88 years old

US talk show pioneer Phil Donahue dies

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19.08.2024 17:20

US TV great Phil Donahue is dead. The talk show host and pioneer of numerous modern television formats died at the age of 88. 

"Pioneering television talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, his sister, children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie," his family said in a statement.

Audience involved in talk show
Donahue became famous as a talk show host in the 1960s, his TV show named after him was a ratings hit for many years and was a role model and trailblazer for later presenters such as Jerry Springer and Oprah Winfrey, partly due to the involvement of the audience.

Phil Donahue with Nancy Reagan in 1989 (Bild: AP)
Phil Donahue with Nancy Reagan in 1989

Donahue, who comes from Cleveland in the US state of Ohio, often discussed controversial topics with his guests and went into the audience with the microphone to let them participate in the debate.

In May 2023, US President Joe Biden awarded Phil Donahue the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor for civilians in the USA. (Bild: AFP)
In May 2023, US President Joe Biden awarded Phil Donahue the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor for civilians in the USA.

According to his family, he had recently been suffering from a prolonged, serious illness. In May 2023, US President Joe Biden had awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor for civilians in the USA. However, Donahue was already in a wheelchair at the time of the White House ceremony. 

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