Legendary Game Show Host Chuck Woolery Passes Away At 83 Years Old [WATCH]

Chuck Woolery, the iconic television personality best known for his role as the host of Wheel of Fortune, has passed away at the age of 83.

️Chuck Woolery, a friend that I watched on TV growing up, that I personally met during the Tea Party days, on the road, state to state, bus rides, good food, and laughs, your presence will be greatly missed. #RIPChuckWoolery pic.twitter.com/inzA1Il48b

— Wayne DuPree (@TheDupreeReport) November 24, 2024

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The news was confirmed by his friend and podcast co-host, Mark Young, who spoke to TMZ about the circumstances of Woolery’s death.

According to Young, Woolery died after experiencing breathing difficulties at his home in Texas.

“It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. Life will not be the same without him, RIP brother,” Young wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. Life will not be the same without him,RIP brother pic.twitter.com/OVPgG195RX

— Dr. Mark Young (@MarkYoungTruth) November 24, 2024

Woolery was born in Ashland, Kentucky, on March 6, 1941.

He spent two years serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Enterprise before pursuing higher education at Morehead State University, where he studied economics and sociology.

Woolery soon left college to chase his dreams in the entertainment industry, starting as a musician.

His musical career began with the folk band The Bordermen, followed by his work with the psychedelic-pop group Avant-Garde.

The latter group achieved a Billboard Top 40 hit with the 1968 song “Naturally Stoned.”

Woolery went on to record five albums with Columbia Records and two with RCA, further solidifying his place in the music world.

He also wrote commercial jingles and country ballads.

In the 1970s, Woolery transitioned into acting, appearing in several television shows before landing his most famous role as the host of Wheel of Fortune in 1975.

Woolery was handpicked for the job by television icon Merv Griffin, who had seen him perform on The Tonight Show.

He hosted the popular game show until 1981 when Pat Sajak took over the role.

Woolery would go on to host several other game shows, including Love Connection, Scrabble, Lingo, and a revival of The Dating Game.

His most recent hosting gig was for 80s Quiz Show.

Throughout his career, Woolery was known for being outspoken about his political views. He was a strong supporter of the Republican Party and a staunch advocate for the First Amendment.

His political opinions often sparked debates online, and he regularly voiced his views on social media.

In 2020, Woolery made headlines after a controversial post about COVID-19, which was retweeted by then-President Donald Trump.

Woolery wrote that “everyone is lying” about the pandemic, accusing the CDC, the media, and politicians of manipulating information for political gain.

He later deleted his account but continued to share his views through his right-wing radio commentary show, Save Us Chuck Woolery, and his podcast, Blunt Force Truth, which he co-hosted with Mark Young.

In his personal life, Woolery was married four times and was the father of five children.

He is survived by his wife, Kim, and his children, Katherine, Melissa, Michael, and Sean. He also had a son, Chad, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident in 1986.

Chuck Woolery’s contributions to television and his bold, unapologetic voice on political issues have left a lasting impact on both the entertainment world and the public discourse.

He will be remembered as a pioneering game show host and a figure unafraid to speak his mind.

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