November 24th 2024.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of beloved gameshow host Chuck Woolery's passing. The original host of the popular show Wheel of Fortune, Woolery passed away at the age of 83. The announcement was made by his close friend and podcast co-host, Mark Young, on Saturday. Young wrote on social media, "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my dear brother @chuckwoolery's passing. Life will never be the same without him."
According to Young, Woolery had trouble breathing and passed away at his home in Texas. Woolery, who initially started his career as a singer, hosted Wheel of Fortune for six years before being replaced by the long-running host Pat Sajak. He was also known for his work on other gameshows such as Love Connection and Scrabble.
Aside from his successful career in television, Woolery also had his own talk show, The Chuck Woolery Show, which aired for 65 episodes starting in 1991. However, his journey to fame began in the music industry, where he wrote jingles for advertisements and even had a top 40 hit with the song "Naturally Stoned" in 1968.
In more recent years, Woolery made headlines for his conservative beliefs and activism for gun rights. He also faced controversy for his stance on Covid-19 and was accused of antisemitism. Despite this, Woolery continued to be a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Woolery leaves behind five children from his three previous marriages. He remarried in 2006 to his fourth wife. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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