Chuck Woolery, the charismatic game show host who kicked off the long run of Wheel of Fortune before spending 11 years playing matchmaker on Love Connection, has died. He was 83. Woolery died Saturday at his Texas home outside Austin, his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young told The Hollywood Reporter. Young also posted about it on X .

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.

Woolery, who was the first host of 'Wheel of Fortune,' died at the age of 83. Learn more about the late game show host and his successful career.

The former TV personality and conservative commentator hosted "Wheel" for several years prior to Pat Sajak's decades-long run.

Chuck Woolery, the game show veteran who was the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" and went on to host "Love Connection," has died at 83.

Chuck Woolery, who was the original host of Wheel of Fortune and had an 11-year run hosting the popular dating show Love Connection, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s friend who cohosted the "Blunt Force Truth" podcast with him,

Chuck Woolery, the original host of Wheel of Fortune and a game show host legend, has died in his Texas home at the age of 83.