According to his family, the Emmy Award-winning journalist passed away on Sunday after a protracted illness.” He was eighty-eight.
His devoted wife of more than 40 years, Marlo Thomas, honored her late husband on Monday on Instagram by posting “one of [her] favorite photos” of herself and Donahue, showing the two of them riding a moped during a previous vacation.
“You must have heard the heartbreaking news that I lost my sweetie last night, so I’m sure you understand that I’ll be taking a break from this page to take care of myself for a time.
But before I went, I wanted to thank you for the lovely messages of love and support that I have received all day, as well as for the great and kind manner you have allowed Phil and me to share our life journey with you over the years. Phil got such a pleasure out of our little community here, and as a man who spent his career loving his audiences, I know he would be deeply touched by the endearing thoughts and memories you’ve been sharing.”
“Until I return, I hope you will continue to hold close to the people you love most, as I was fortunate to do, and I wish you good health and joyful days spent with family and friends.
