Chuck Woolery, the affable game show host who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, died at his home in Texas with his wife,

Chuck Woolery, the charismatic game show host who kicked off the long run of Wheel of Fortune before spending 11 years playing matchmaker on Love Connection, has died. He was 83.

Game show host Chuck Woolery, the founder of "Wheel of Fortune" and later host of "The Dating Game," died Saturday at 83. Woolery died after experiencing breathing trouble at his home in Texas, friend and podcast cohost Mark Young said.

Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83.

Chuck Woolery, the game show veteran who was the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" and went on to host "Love Connection," has died at 83.

Chuck Woolery, the American game show, talk show host, actor, and musician has died aged 83. The news was confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter by his pal, Dr. Mark Young, with a tribute reading: "It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away.