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Phil Donahue dies at age 88

Legendary daytime talk show host Phil Donahue has died at age 88, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. The White House called Donahue's show one of the most influential TV programs of its time. Donahue received the Presidential Medal of Freedom earlier this year for his contributions to American television. Dave Quinn, a senior news editor at People, joins CBS News with more.
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