Chuck Woolery is dead. The renowned icon’s death at 83 is sad news, but his legacy will live on. Woolery was a game show veteran best known as the original host of “Wheel of Fortune.”
Woolery’s friend and podcast co-host Mark Young confirmed his demise on Sunday, stating that Woolery passed away at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristin, by his side. However, the cause of death was not disclosed.
“He was a dear friend, and life will not be the same without him,” Young said of the late game master.
Is Chuck Woolery Dead?
Yes, Chuck Woolery has passed on. As it stands, the circumstances surrounding Woolery’s death are yet to be disclosed, but Young told TMZ that Woolery was not feeling well and went to lie down.
Young added that Woolery was having issues with breathing and couldn’t breathe well when he returned to the room. Young told the outlet that he dialed 911, but they could not prevent the tragedy.
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Why Did Chuck Woolery Leave Wheel of Fortune?
Chuck Woolery was the host of “Wheel of Fortune” between 1975 and 1981, after which Pat Sajak replaced him over a contract dispute. Notably, Sajak is now retired and has been replaced by Ryan Seacrest.
“Please do not adjust your sets at home. Chuck Woolery has not shrunk,” Sajak told viewers when he took over. “I’ve been fortunate enough to wander onto the set of a very successful program.” After leaving the game show, Woolery moved on as the host of “Love Connection” from 1983 to 1994.
The popular dating game show was later revived with hosts Pat Bullard and Andy Cohen. A truly talented host, Woolery’s game show hosting gigs also saw him work on “Scrabble,” “Greed,” “The Dating Game,” and “Lingo.”
More About the Life He Lived
When he was not hosting game shows, Chuck Woolery loved hosting talk shows. He hosted “The Chuck Woolery Show” and “Home & Family.” He also had a career as a musician, performing as part of The Avant-Garde and appearing as himself on numerous shows, including “Scrubs,” “Sister, Sister,” and “Melrose Place.”
Woolery was also known as an outspoken conservative. He made headlines in 2020 after then-President Donald Trump retweeted his post claiming that the “CDC, Media, Democrats, our Doctors” were lying about the COVID-19 pandemic to hurt Trump’s chances of getting re-elected.
Woolery later backtracked, clarifying that “COVID-19 is real and it is here” after his son tested positive for the virus. In 2017, Woolery told The New York Times he was supporting Trump “for fear of losing the Constitution altogether, for fear of going down this hypersocialist road.”
Woolery was convinced his open support of Trump “pretty much destroyed” his career. “Painful at times, but true,” he wrote on X in 2019. “After all is said and done. It was my choice, and I can live with it. I would do it all again.”
How the Internet Reacted To Chuck Woolery’s Death
After news that Chuck Woolery was dead hit the web, an outpouring of tributes followed from his friends, fans, and fellow showbiz stars, including Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, and Blake Shelton.
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One tribute read: “I’ve watched your brother my entire life in different shows. He always presented himself as a genuinely good man. I’m so very sorry for you, losing your brother. You’ll see him again.”
“This is a loss for all of us. Condolences, Mark,” actor James Woods wrote. “RIP Chuck Woolery.”
Did Chuck Woolery, the Game Show Host, Leave Any Kids Behind?
According to sources, renowned game host Chuck Woolery is survived by his sons, Michael and Sean, and his daughter, Melissa. He is also survived by his wife, Kristin, who remained by him even on his deathbed.
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