Phil Donahue, the legendary TV talk show host, has died. He was 88.

Donahue passed away Sunday night following a long illness, his family confirmed to <a href="https://www.today.com/popculture/news/phil-donahue-dies-rcna167132?taid=66c3449937120500013ab15d&amp;utm_campaign=trueAnthem_manual&amp;utm_medium=trueAnthem&amp;utm_source=twitter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“Today”</a> Monday morning.

The late star died at home surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie.

Phil Donahue died after a long illness, his family confirmed in a statement.{ai:summary}<p>Phil Donahue, the iconic talk show host, has shuffled off this mortal coil at 88, leaving a legacy of candid conversations and cultural shifts. He passed away at home, embraced by family and his golden companion.</p><p>A voice of a generation, he will be missed. #culture</p>

Talk show legend Phil Donahue dead at 88

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