The world loved Phil Donahue, and Marlo Thomas is giving that love back.
Thomas, who was married to the talk show icon for over 40 years, spoke out for the first time since Donahue’s death via an Instagram post Monday.
The “That Girl” actress shared a throwback photo of the couple vacationing together. Thomas wrapped her arms around Donahue as they sat on a moped.
“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,” Thomas wrote in a lengthy caption.
Donahue, whose pioneering “The Phil Donahue Show” revolutionized TV with studio audience participation on topical social issues, died Sunday at the age of 88 following a “long illness.”
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Marlo Thomas says Phil Donahue ‘would be very touched’ by fan tributes
In her Instagram post, Thomas thanked fans for their “beautiful messages of love and support” and “for the wonderful and generous way that you’ve let Phil and me share our life adventure with you over the years.”
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