Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later ...

However, Pat Sajak was ultimately given the hosting role following Woolery's departure in 1981 over a contract dispute.

Woolery, who was married four times, passed away at his home in Texas, according to his friend Mark Young. Learn more about his five children, three of whom are still alive.