Phil Donahue: Trailblazing talk show host dies aged 88

Across a career spanning several decades, Donahue was considered the "king of daytime talk".

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The presenter died at his home on Sunday after a long illness and surrounded by family, according to a statement issued to NBC's Today show.

Donahue, who created and hosted The Phil Donahue Show, was considered the "king of daytime talk" in the US.

Over his career, Donahue interviewed well-known figures including Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Sammy Davis Jr, Sir Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Dolly Parton and Michael J Fox.

Donahue is considered a trailblazer in the daytime television landscape.

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