Game Show Host Chuck Woolery Dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, the original host of 'Wheel of Fortune' and a prominent game show host of the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 83. Woolery, who passed away at his Texas home with his wife by his side, was known for hosting 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' and was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007. His podcast co-host, Mark Young, announced the news on social media, revealing Woolery had experienced breathing difficulties before his death. Woolery had a varied career, including a stint in music and later as a conservative podcaster, where he expressed his right-leaning political views. He is survived by his wife, Kristen, and reportedly six children from four marriages. Woolery's legacy includes his influence on television game shows and his catchy phrase from 'Love Connection,' "We’ll be back in two minutes and two seconds."