Talk show pioneer Phil Donahue passes away at 88 after prolonged illness Phil’s family shared an official statement confirming his death that read, “Donahue was 88 years old and passed away peacefully following a long illness. Submitted by TellychakkarTeam on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:23 About Author Submitted by TellychakkarTeam on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:23