Phil Donahue Health 2025. In phil donahue, our nation has lost a trailblazing television icon who held up a mirror to america and united us around the toughest issues of our time. Phil donahue, the pioneering daytime tv talk show host who welcomed audience participation and was willing to engage in any topic — from economic theory to adult diaper.

The presenter died at his home on sunday after a long illness and. Phil donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.