Veteran journalist and TV host Phil Donahue dies at 88: reports

Phil Donahue, who changed the face of U.S. daytime television with a long-running syndicated talk show that highlighted topical and often provocative social and political issues, has died at age 88, NBC's "Today" show reported on Monday, citing a statement from his family. Donahue died surrounded by his family on Sunday following an illness, the "Today" show reported.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesDebuting in 1970 when daytime television offere