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Phil Donahue is Living happily With his Second Wife Marlo Thomas and Children,Know About his Past Relationship and Married Life

Updated On 03 Jan, 2024 Published On 25 Jan, 2019
Phil Donahue is Living happily With his Second Wife Marlo Thomas and Children,Know About his Past Relationship and Married Life

Phil Donahue is better known as 'Donahue'. His show is one of the first broadcasts where the audience participates.

Phil is a married person but his love life isn't as smooth as his career. And if you're curious about his personal life, facts, and past relationships read below to get yourself scooped up with his latest news and info!

Phil Donahue's Married Relationship with Wife and Children

Phil Donahue is a married man. The famous daytime talk show host tied the knot to actress Marlo Thomas in 1980. And soon, the pair was also known as the entertainment power couple.

Interesting fact! His wife, Marlo is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Barack Obama during his time in the office honored her with the medal.

Phil Donahue with his love Marlo Thomas.

The duo shares a romantic relationship. Despite being in a married relationship for more than four decades, there's not even a small hint of love lost between them.

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But their four decades worth of marriage life won't be complete without mentioning their children. Phil and Marlo share five children (all from his ex-wife). Their children are Kevin Donahue, Mary Rose Donahue, Jim Donahue, Michael Donahue, and Daniel Donahue.

Sadly, Phil and Marlo's youngest son James Jim Donahue died suddenly in August 2014 because of an aortic aneurysm at the age of 51 years and he was living in Honolulu.

Now, four decades together they're still going strong. Along with his spouse, the couple resides in Manhattan. With no troubles between them, it certainly appears that the union will last for a long time to come.

Phil Donahue's Past Relationship, Rumors, and Controversy

Before getting hitched to his wife Marlo, Phil remained in a marital relationship with Margaret Cooney. The American TV personality married Margaret in 1958 and stayed together for 17 long years. 

Phil Donahue with his loved one.

The couple shares 5 kids namely Michael Donahue, Kevin Donahue, Daniel Donahue, Mary Rose Donahue, and James Donahue.
But sad to say, the relationship between them started turning sour, ending their marital relationship with a divorce in 1975.
The duo parted ways and lived happily after. Phill married his second wife whereas Marge is still unmarried.
And talking about rumors and controversies most journalists are under hot waters because of their remarks. Phil is a straightforward host and usually keeps giving controversial statements.

He also took the now President of the United States, Donald Trump interview back in 1987.

Take a look at the interview below!

Phil Donahue: Quick Facts

  • Phil Donahue was born on December 21, 1935, in Cleveland, OH.
  • As of 2019, Phil Donahue's estimated net worth is $20 million.
  • In 2008, Phil Donahue got a nomination for the Guild Awards for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Picture.
  • In 1980, Phil Donahue won the Peabody — Personal Award.
  • His net worth is $150 million.
  • The star stands at a height of 6 feet and weighs around 60 kg.
  • His age is 83 as of 2018.

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