Chuck Woolery, famed as the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died. He was 83 and a popular game show host.
His pal Mark Young told TMZ. Woolery felt ill and went to bed at his Texas home. Soon after, he said he couldn’t breathe. They called for help, but he passed away before it came.
Chuck Woolery was a well-known TV personality, host, and singer. Born in Kentucky in 1941. His charm and wit made him famous in game shows.
He started in music. In 1968, he was in The Avant-Garde, with a hit song. Then he had a solo country music career.
His charisma shone when he moved to TV. He first hosted Wheel of Fortune from 1975. He left in 1981 over pay. This set him up as a big game show host. He then hosted hits like Love Connection (1983–1994) and Scrabble (1984–1990).