Wink Martindale Dead: Legendary Game Show Host Passes Away at 91
Legendary game show host Wink Martindale has died at the age of 91.
Wink passed away in Rancho Mirage, California on Tuesday (April 15). A spokesperson for his family has confirmed the news, according to Deadline. No official cause of death has been given.
Starting his career as a radio DJ, Wink was best known for hosting hit game shows such as Tic-Tac-Dough, What’s This Song, Words and Music, Gambit, Headline Chasers, High Rollers, The Last Word, The Great Getaway Game, Trivial Pursuit, Debt, Instant Recall, and more.
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As for his personal life, Wink was married for 49 years to Sandra Martindale. He is also survived by three daughters, and a large family of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Our thoughts go out to Wink and his loves ones during this time. RIP.