Wink Martindale, the king of the television game show, dies at 91
- Legendary game show host Wink Martindale has died at the age of 91, as confirmed by Fox News Digital.
- He was surrounded by family, including his wife, at the time of his death, according to a spokesperson for the family.
- Martindale was known for hosting shows like 'Tic-Tac-Dough,' 'High Rollers,' and 'Gambit' during his 74-year career in Hollywood.
- Sandra credited Elvis Presley for their marriage, stating, 'Elvis is responsible for me marrying Wink.
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Legendary game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of game shows like “Tic-Tac-Dough,” “Headline Chasers” and “High Rollers,” has died at 91. He died Tuesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif., “surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale,” his family said in a statement. No official cause of death was given, though his publicist said he’d been battling lymphoma for a year. “He was doing pretty well up until a couple weeks ago,” publicist Brian Mayes …
Wink Martindale, iconic host of 'Tic-Tac-Dough' and 'Gambit,' dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the legendary game show host known for classics like Tic-Tac-Dough, Gambit, and High Rollers, has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed on Tuesday via his official Facebook page, with a tribute calling him “amazing, funny and talented. Truly a LEGEND!” With a career spanning more than seven decades, Martindale was a major figure in both radio and television. He began his journey as a radio DJ at age 17, rising to promine…
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