His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made toSt.
Jude Childrens Research Hospitalor the Phil Donahue/Notre Dame Scholarship Fund.
A representative for Donahue did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment.
Phil Donahue.Walter McBride/Getty
He was a pioneer.
Im glad I got to thank him for it.
Rest in peace Phil.
Phil Donahue on ‘The Phil Donahue Show’.Everett
He was one of few to land South Africas Nelson Mandela upon his release from prison.
The show attracted a largely female audience, and was led in high esteem for highlighting womens issues.
We had no couches, no announcers, no band and folding chairs, no jokes.
Phil Donahue and Farrah Fawcett.Globe Photos
I wasn’t saying, Come on down!
He also received a Peabody Award in 1981.
