Phil Donahue, the legendary U.S. talk show host, passed away at 88. His family told U.S. media he died peacefully at home on Sunday, surrounded by loved ones after a long illness.
Donahue was seen as the “king of daytime talk” in the U.S. He created and hosted The Phil Donahue Show, which had a huge impact on TV history. In his remarkable career, he interviewed many iconic figures like Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Sammy Davis Jr., Sir Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Dolly Parton, and Michael J. Fox.