What Is Chuck Woolery’s Cause of Death? What We Know About ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host

Chuck Woolery, who rose to fame as a host on popular gameshows including Wheel of Fortune and The Dating Game, died on Nov. 23, 2024 at age 83.

His close friend and podcast co-host Mark Young confirmed his death, telling the Associated Press that the television personality died at home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, by his side. “Chuck was a dear friend and brother and a tremendous man of faith, life will not be the same without him,” he stated in an email.

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Although medical authorities have yet to confirm Chuck Woolery’s cause of death, Young has shared what he knows about the TV legend's final moments with the press.

What is Chuck Woolery’s cause of death?

Chuck Woolery's cause of death has not yet been confirmed by a medical examiner, but close friend and podcast co-host Mark Young offered some insight into the veteran host's final hours, telling TMZ that he was at home with his wife when he died. According to Young's telling, Woolery said he wasn't feeling well and went to lie down before his death.

What did Chuck Woolery die of?

The cause of Woolery's death has not yet been released. At this point, the public knows only what his close friend and podcast co-host Mark Young has shared with the media.

According to Young, Woolery's wife went to check on him after he claimed to not to be feeling well. Although 911 was called, the Love Connection host did not survive.

Was Chuck Woolery sick?

It's unclear at this time what caused Chuck Woolery's death and whether it was related to a longstanding illness or, rather, a sudden change to his health. However, his friend and fellow podcaster Mark Young revealed that Woolery had been having trouble breathing prior to his passing.

How old was Chuck Woolery when he died?

The original host of Wheel of Fortune, Chuck Woolery, died at age 83. According to reports, he was at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, when he passed away.

What was Chuck Woolery’s net worth at the time of his death?

Though Chuck Woolery had a long and storied career as a gameshow host on shows like Wheel of Fortune and Love Connection, his net worth may surprise fans. Find out more here.

What TV shows did Chuck Woolery host?

Chuck Woolery began his entertainment career as a musician and actor, singing both as a soloist and with the groups The Avant-Garde and The Bordermen before appearing as Mr. Dingle in the children's show New Zoo Revue throughout the 1970s and acting in the film The Treasure of Jamaica Reef.

After an appearance on The Merv Griffin Show where he sang "Delta Dawn," Griffin asked Woolery to host a new gameshow called Shopper’s Bazaar, which was eventually retooled into Wheel of Fortune.

Woolery hosted Wheel of Fortune from 1975 until 1981, when he was replaced by Pat Sajak. He went on to host several other gameshows, including Love Connection from 1983 until 1994, and Scrabble from 1984 until 1990. He also hosted a revival of The Dating Game from 1998 until 2000.

In 2007, Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame.

Who is Chuck Woolery’s wife?

Chuck Woolery, who died at age 83 on Nov. 23, 2024, is survived by his wife Kristen, as well as by sons Michael and Sean, and daughter Melissa, according to reports.

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