Widely regarded as the “king of daytime talk,” Donahue created and
hosted *The Phil Donahue Show*, a program that left an indelible mark on television history. Over nearly three decades,
Phil Donahue, the legendary US talk show host, has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed the news, stating that Donahue died peacefully at home on Sunday after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones.