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Phil Donahue, the legendary US talk show host, has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed the news, stating that Donahue died peacefully at home on Sunday after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones.<\/p>\n

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Widely regarded as the \u201cking of daytime talk,\u201d Donahue created and hosted\u00a0The Phil Donahue Show<\/em>, a program that left an indelible mark on television history. Over nearly three decades, Donahue hosted more than 6,000 episodes and interviewed some of the most iconic figures of the time, including Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, and Dolly Parton.Donahue\u2019s media career began in the late 1950s, but it was in 1967 that he launched his groundbreaking talk show. Originally based in Dayton, Ohio, the show moved to Chicago in 1974 and quickly gained popularity, especially after Donahue began incorporating audience participation. This innovative format became a staple in daytime television.<\/p>\n

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