Overview

• Wink Martindale passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 91 in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by family.
• Martindale's career began as a disc jockey in Jackson, Tennessee, where he played a role in Elvis Presley's first radio interview in 1954.
• He rose to national fame as the host of numerous game shows, most notably 'Tic-Tac-Dough,' solidifying his place as a television icon.
• In addition to his broadcasting achievements, Martindale found success as a recording artist with the hit spoken-word song 'Deck of Cards' in 1959.
• A dedicated philanthropist, he hosted annual telethons for causes like Cerebral Palsy and St. Jude Children’s Hospital, further cementing his legacy beyond entertainment.