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Phil Donahue: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Phillip John Donahue
Born December 21, 1935 • Cleveland • Ohio
Died August 18, 2024 (aged 88)
Awards And Honors Emmy Award • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2024)

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Phil Donahue wearing glasses and a black bow tie, smiling in a formal portrait from 2012.
Phil Donohue in a black tuxedo and Marlo Thomas in a pink off-the-shoulder gown with ribbon details pose together and smile at an indoor event.
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