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Chuck Woolery, the slick, smiling authentic host of “Wheel of Fortune” and the risqué “Love Connection,” has died at 83.
Woolery’s dying was introduced by his “Blunt Forth Reality” podcast co-host Mark Younger on X, previously generally known as Twitter. “It’s with a damaged coronary heart that I inform you that my pricey brother Chuck Woolery has simply handed away,” he wrote late Saturday. “Life won’t be the identical with out him,RIP brother.”
No reason behind dying was provided.
Woolery, born March 16, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky, was a singer previous to his internet hosting profession, having fun with a solo profession in addition to some success with a duo known as the Avant-Garde, which scored a High 40 hit with “Naturally Stoned” in 1968.
He later recorded within the nation style, and wrote a tune recorded by Tammy Wynette.
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After a minor appearing profession, and taking part in Mr. Dingle on “New Zoo Revue” in 1972, he and his then spouse, actress Jo Ann Pflug, appeared on the celebrity-driven sport present “Tattletales” in 1974. His telegenic fashion led to a future as the unique host of “Wheel of Fortune” (1975-1981), which ended over a contract dispute. He was changed by Pat Sajak, who remained within the place for over 40 years.
Amongst many different internet hosting gigs, Woolery was maybe finest recognized for his edgy work on “Love Connection” (1983-1994), wherein he egged on contestants to spill the beans about dates they’d gone on after assembly through brief, generally kooky movies on the present.
He was later the longtime host of “Lingo” (2002-2007), and this yr was internet hosting “80’s Quiz Present with Chuck Woolery” on Fox Nation.
Later in his profession, Woolery grew to become an outspoken right-wing political determine and host of a radio present known as “Save Us Chuck Woolery” (2012-2014), in addition to “Blunt Drive Reality” (2014-2024), espousing gun rights, Evangelical Christianity, and COVID skepticism.
Woolery was married and divorced 4 instances, together with to Teri Nelson, the daughter of “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” star David Nelson.
He’s survived by 4 of his 5 youngsters; his son Chad, with first spouse Margaret, died in a motorbike wreck in 1986.
