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Legendary Game Show Host Wink Martindale Died At 91

Legendary game show host Wink Martindale has died at the age of 91.

He began his career as a radio disc jockey but was best known for hosting game show like “Tic-Tac-Dough”, “Debt”, and “High Rollers”.

Ironically, Wink died the same week that the Game Show Network rebooted “Tic-Tac-Dough”.  It made its debut again on April 14, 2025.   His manager said he died on April 15th.

PHOTO CREDIT:    AP PHOTO/Nick Ut

 

 

 

 

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