Legendary TV host Phil Donahue dies at age 88: report

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Talk show host Phil Donahue has died at age 88, according to TODAY.
"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," a statement from the Donahue family, obtained by TODAY, said.Donahue "passed away peacefully following a long illness," according to his family.
A daytime television staple for decades, Donahue