TV star Phil Donahue remembered by wife Marlo Thomas: ‘I lost my sweetheart’

TV star Phil Donahue remembered by wife Marlo Thomas: ‘I lost my sweetheart’ (Alamy)

US daytime talk show star Phil Donahue has been remembered by his wife Marlo Thomas following his death aged 88.

The broadcaster, whose daytime talk show paved the way for the likes of future stars including Oprah Winfrey and Montel Williams, died on Sunday after a long illness.