Phil Donahue, Talk Show Icon, Dead At 88
Phil Donahue, who pioneered the daytime talk show format, has died at the age of 88. Donahue's show paved the way for others like Oprah Winfrey.
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This Blunt Celeb Prediction On Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Future Is Turning Heads
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Body Language Expert Tells Us Travis & Taylor's Super Bowl 2024 Kiss Is Their Most Powerful Yet
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The Death Of NFL Legend And Activist Jim Brown
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The Latest Reason Fans Thought Victoria And David Beckham Were Splitting Has A Simple Explanation
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Inside Katie Couric's Cancer Diagnosis
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The Truth About Melissa Benoist's Time On Glee
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What's Really Going On Between Brad Pitt And Emily Ratajkowski?
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Inside Hannah Waddingham And Juno Temple's Real-Life Friendship
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The Touching Way Dancing With The Stars Remembered Former Contestant Anne Heche
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The History Behind Wendy Williams' Feud With Oprah
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Meghan Markle Faces Heat For Her Facial Expression At The Queen's Procession
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