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Phil Donahue, talk show host pioneer and husband of Marlo Thomas, dies at 88
His cause of death was not disclosed, though loved ones said he'd been suffering from a “long illness.”
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He was 88.
The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed, though his family said he'd been suffering from a "long illness."
"Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie," said a statement from his family...