Trailblazing Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dies at 88
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Trailblazing Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dies at 88

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  • Talk show pioneer Phil Donahue died at 88 Sunday, surrounded by family after a long illness.
    • Donahue hosted 6 000+ episodes from 1967-1996 and was known as the 'King of Daytime Talk.'
    • His show featured audience participation and covered controversial topics widely.
    • He interviewed major figures like Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, and Gloria Steinem.
    • Donahue was a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ issues and the HIV/AIDS crisis on national TV.
    • He won 20 Emmy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in May.
    • Oprah Winfrey credited Donahue for paving the way for other talk shows, including her own.
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