Woolery was the original host for Wheel of Fortune, holding the position from 1975 until a salary dispute in 1981. He wanted a raise from the $65,000 per year he was reportedly receiving to $500,000 per year, which the late star said was more comparable to what other hosts — like Richard Dawson and Bob Barker — were making at the time.

Chuck Woolery, the original host of “Wheel of Fortune,” has died. Woolery, one of the hosts of "The $250,000 Game Show Spectacular," poses during a reception following the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Las Vegas Hilton October 13, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

The news of Chuck Woolery’s death has left fans mourning the loss of an iconic television personality. Known for hosting Wheel of Fortune and other beloved shows, Woolery passed away at the age of 83.