Chuck Woolery dies at 83: Love Connection host once claimed supporting Donald Trump almost 'destroyed' his career
Chuck Woolery, the popular television host known for Love Connection and Wheel of Fortune, died at his Las Vegas home at 83. In his extensive careers, Chuck won many accolades, however, his conservative views also landed him in controversies on many occasions.
Chuck Woolery, the beloved American game show host and television personality, passed away at the age of 83. He is best remembered for his iconic roles as the original host of Wheel of Fortune and as the charismatic emcee of the popular dating show Love Connection.
Chuck Woolery dies at 83
Chuck Woolery has passed aged 83. The website TMZ confirmed the news, reporting the veteran passed away at his Texas home after having trouble breathing.
Mark Young, Woolery¡¯s close friend and co-podcaster, shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), sharing ¡°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.¡±
Rip. He was a fantastic guy. And pic.twitter.com/iRoZWyatkF
¡ª Captain James Heise (@OvertempMarine) November 24, 2024
Fans pour in tributes
The news of Chuck Woolery's passing has sparked a wave of nostalgia, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt tributes and condolences on social media. Fans and admirers have shared fond memories and anecdotes about the beloved host, celebrating his life, legacy, and enduring impact on popular culture.
Prayers up for a patriot: rest in peace @chuckwoolery ¡ª hope to see you in two-and-two on the other side. ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/bAK3pTJnNJ
¡ª Gregory T. Angelo (@gregorytangelo) November 24, 2024
In the early ¡®70s, my Dad was at a gas station in LA and realized he locked his keys in his car. A nice young man offered to help. He pulled a paper clip out of his pocket and had the lock picked in about two minutes!
¡ª Robby (@robowski5951) November 24, 2024
That nice young man was Chuck Woolery.
True story!
RIP Chuck pic.twitter.com/4lAlRXYpG7
Chuck Woolery was everyone over 50's Babysitter when you were home sick, when we weren't watching Bob Barker.
¡ª The Bloodstone? ? (@BS2KZ) November 24, 2024
Hope you're making good whoopie in the sky Chuck! pic.twitter.com/MtnqnOwvnp
Chuck Woolery has died at 83. I'll remember him from the VERY early "Wheel of Fortune" days, and "Love Connection," rather than ... you know. https://t.co/esDRAXgmKN pic.twitter.com/7m3iUzYOA6
¡ª Matthew Rettenmund (@mattrett) November 24, 2024
Chuck Woolery: A beloved but controversial figure
Though beloved, Chuck Woolery was a highly controversial figure who often ignited a social media frenzy with his controversial tweets. A passionate Donald Trump supporter, the right-wing podcaster stirred up a heated debate after claiming Coronavirus was just a 'flu'.
"The most outrageous lies are the ones about Covid 19. Everyone is lying. The CDC, Media, Democrats, our Doctors, not all but most, that we are told to trust," Woolery wrote in his 2020 tweet. "I think it¡¯s all about the election and keeping the economy from coming back, which is about the election. I¡¯m sick of it," he added. His tweet was retweeted by Donald Trump.
When Woolery claimed supporting Donald Trump destroyed his career
In another tweet, he wrote that supporting Trump pretty much destroyed his career. He said that being open about his support for Trump and his conservative views has had a significant impact on his career. While it's been challenging at times, he said that he stands by his decisions and is willing to accept the consequences.
To answer your question. Yes I have pretty much destroyed my career by openly supporting Trump and letting all know, I am a conservative. Painful at times, but true. After all is said and done. It was my choice and I can live with it. I would do it all again.
¡ª Chuck Woolery (@chuckwoolery) November 7, 2019
Despite his controversial stand, Chuck Woolery remains a Hollywood icon. His extensive career was marked by numerous notable hosting gigs, including Lingo, Greed, and his own self-titled show, The Chuck Woolery Show. He also briefly revived the classic game show The Dating Game from 1998 to 2000, and made a foray into daytime television with a short-lived talk show in 1991.
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