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.

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.

Chuck Woolery, the original host of game show "Wheel of Fortune" and later "The Dating Game," is dead at age 83.

The legendary game show star was best known for hosting "Wheel of Fortune" and "Love Connection."

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.

The sad news was confirmed by Mark Young, a close friend of Woolery's who hosted the podcast Blunt Force Truth with him. He told the Associated Press that Woolery passed away at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, by his side, saying, "Chuck was a dear friend and brother and a tremendous man of faith, life will not be the same without him."

Chuck Woolery, the American game show, talk show host, actor, and musician has died aged 83. The news was confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter by his pal, Dr. Mark Young, with a tribute reading: "It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away.