Game Show Icon Chuck Woolery Dies at 83

The original 'Wheel of Fortune' host and 'Love Connection' star leaves a legacy of reinvention and controversy.

Chuck Woolery, known for hosting 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Love Connection,' and 'Scrabble,' passed away at his home in Texas, surrounded by family.
Woolery's career spanned decades, transitioning from music to television and later to conservative podcasting, where his views often drew both criticism and loyalty.
He was celebrated for his charisma, quick wit, and ability to connect with audiences, earning him a place in the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007.
In addition to his television career, Woolery was a musician, co-writing songs and performing with the psychedelic rock duo The Avant-Garde before pursuing a solo music career.
Later in life, Woolery became a vocal conservative commentator, co-hosting the podcast 'Blunt Force Truth' and engaging in polarizing political discourse.