SUMMARY
Phil Donahue, the storied talk show host who transformed daytime television, died at 88 on August 18th, surrounded by his family. Known as the "King of Daytime Talk," Donahue created The Phil Donahue Show in 1967, which became famous for tackling controversial issues and pioneering audience participation. In a statement, his family shared that he passed away peacefully after a long illness. They requested donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Phil Donahue/Notre Dame Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers. Donahue is survived by his wife, Marlo Thomas, and their family.
