Peter Marshall, a veteran sport present host greatest recognized for his function on 'Hollywood Squares,' has died, TMZ has confirmed.
The host died Thursday at his Encino dwelling of kidney failure, surrounded by his family members, in accordance with an announcement from his publicist.
The household has stated goodbye to Peter previously few days. He was capable of discuss to them till he handed away.
Marshall started his profession as a radio DJ within the armed forces… earlier than teaming up with fellow comic Tommy Noonan in 1949. The comedy duo carried out in numerous nightclubs and even appeared on numerous packages equivalent to “The Ed Sullivan Present.”
Peter bought his most well-known gig within the mid-Sixties… when he was provided the prospect to host “Hollywood Squares” — a humorous tic-tac-toe-style sport that includes 9 celebrities and two contestants. He held the job from 1966 to 1981, internet hosting greater than 6,000 episodes.
PM received 4 Daytime Emmys for “HS,” however the urge to behave by no means went away and he left the present in 1981 to pursue Broadway roles.
Within the Nineteen Eighties he performed the lead function in “La Cage Aux Folles”. He performed Georges in over 800 performances between New York and the nationwide tour.
Marshall has additionally completed different stage roles, together with “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Something Goes”, “The Music Man” and “forty second Avenue”. He has additionally completed different movie roles, together with “Annie”, “The Daring and the Lovely”, “The Love Boat”, “CHiPs” and “Fantasy Island”, to call just a few.
Peter retired in 2021 after battling COVID … and we've heard folks near him have been nervous he would possibly go away. He survived, however well being points continued over the previous few years — although he didn’t die from issues from the illness.
Marshall is survived by his spouse Laurie, daughters Suzanne and Jaime, son Pete, and quite a few grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was 98.
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