Marlo Thomas Remembers Her Late Husband Of 44 Years, Phil Donahue
After an outpouring of appreciation today for Phil Donahue, the beloved talk-show host who died Sunday, Donahue’s wife of 44 years, actor Marlo Thomas, posted a brief remembrance and note of thanks online.
Thanking friends and fans for all the “beautiful messages of love and support,” Thomas also appreciated “the wonderful and generous way that you’ve let Phil and me share our life adventure with you over the years. 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.”
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She did so while sharing “one of my favorite photos” of herself and Donahue looking relaxed and happy riding a Vespa on vacation.
Thomas ended with, “I hope that you will continue to hold close those you cherish most, just as I was blessed to do with my beloved Phillip.”
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