Phil Donahue has died aged 88. The iconic TV star – who created and hosted ‘The Phil Donahue Show’ for almost three decades – passed away on Sunday (18.08.24) following a long illness. In a statement given to ‘TODAY’, it’s been revealed that Donahue was surrounded by his family, including his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, their children and his grandchildren, when he passed away at his home. The family have encouraged fans to make donations be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Phil Donahue/Notre Dame Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers. Donahue began his media career in the…