Marlo Thomas Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Phil Donahue Following Husband’s Death
Pioneering television host Phil Donahue died on August 18 at the age of 88. Following his death, his wife of over four decades, Marlo Thomas, released a statement honoring his groundbreaking career and voicing appreciation for the outpouring of support the family has received since.
86-year-old Marlo Thomas boasts a six-decade-long career as an actress, author, producer, and activist. In addition to being inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, she boasts three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Marlo Thomas shares a statement of love, gratitude, and grief after the death of her husband, Phil Donahue
“Hello, Friends,” Thomas began her statement. “I’m sure by now you’ve heard the very sad news that I lost my sweetheart last night, so I know you understand that I’ll be stepping away from this page for a while to take care of myself and the many people who took care of Phil, and held him close to their hearts.”