Phil Donahue passes away after 88 years

Phil Donahue has died at 88 after a long illness. He passed with his loving wife Marlo Thomas and family by his side. His death deeply saddens me. He was a hero, a talk show pioneer who inspired me to try my hand at the genre he invented. What an historic figure. I am profoundly…

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) August 19, 2024