Marlo Thomas is remembering her husband Phil Donohue after his death. On Monday (August 19), it was announced that the legendary television host, had passed away at the age of 88 following a long illness. The 86-year-old Emmy-winning actress first met Phil in 1977 and they married in 1980.
Shortly after news of Phil ‘s passing was announced, Marlo took to Instagram to pay tribute. Keep reading to find out more..
. “Hello, Friends. I’m sure by now you’ve heard the very sad news that I lost my sweetheart last night, so I know you understand that I’ll be stepping away from this page for a while to take care of myself and the many people who took care of Phil, and held him close to their hearts,” Marlo wrote along with a throwback photo of her and Phil on vacation.
“But I didn’t want to disappear without saying thank you for the beautiful messages of love and support that have been coming in all day, and for the wonderful and generous way that you’ve let Phil and me share our life adventure with you over the years,” Marlo continued. “As a man who spent his career loving his audiences, Phil got such a kick out of our cozy little community here, and I know he would be very touched by the heartwarming thoughts and memories you’ve been sharing.” She concluded, “Until I return, I wish you good health and happy days in the company of family and friends, and I hope that you will continue to hold close those you cherish most, just as I was blessed to do with my beloved Phillip.
Love, Marlo.” Our continued thoughts are with Phil Donohue ‘s loved ones during this difficult time. RIP .
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