Obituary of Phil Donahue

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Phil Donahue

Phillip Donahue (born December 21st, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio) was a TV Personality who was best known for hosting the popular and long running American TV talk show "The Phil Donahue Show". Philip died on August 18th, 2024 and his death was due to a long illness. The specific illness has not been disclosed. He was 88 years old when he passed.

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Phil Donahue Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Donahue, Phillip
    • Common Name: Phil Donahue
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: December 21, 1935
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Phillip Donahue, Philly, Philbert
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1957-2024
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Cyan (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Phillip's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Phillip John Donahue
    • Father: Phillip Donahue
    • Mother: Catherine Donahue (née McClory)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marlo Thomas (married May 21, 1980-August 18, 2024, his death)
      • Marge Cooney (married 1958-divorced 1975)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Donahue
      • Kevin Donahue
      • Daniel Donahue
      • James Donahue
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mary Rose Donahue

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 18 2024 at age 88
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Unspecified illness (long illness)

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityMedia Personality American Born on December 21st Born in 1935 Born in Ohio Died in 2024 Died at age 88 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"They call me the "king of daytime talk" but I think I'm just a good talk show host."

"While being interviewed on Today (1952) by Katie Couric in July 2002: "Don't be afraid of liberals. Some of them are my best friends. You can call us names, you can picket us but you cannot take our flag. We are as proud of America as anyone else"." (IMDB)

"Phillip Donahue was an amazing man and an incredible musician. He will be missed deeply. (V)"

Is Mr. Phillip Donahue still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Phil Donahue at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-08-19 10:37:21
Author: Tucker
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