Chuck Woolery, the iconic game show host who rose to fame as the first host of Wheel of Fortune and later became the face of the beloved dating show Love Connection, has passed away at the age of 83.
The news was shared on the social media platform X by Woolery’s close friend, Mark Young, who wrote, “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. Life will not be the same without him, RIP brother.”
TMZ later confirmed the report, stating that Woolery died at his home in Texas after experiencing breathing difficulties.
Best known for his decade-long run as host of Love Connection, where he famously told audiences they’d return in “two and two” after commercial breaks, Woolery’s career spanned decades. In recent years, he shifted his focus to political commentary, hosting the nationally syndicated radio show Save Us Chuck Woolery and co-hosting the podcast Blunt Force Truth with Young.
Before his foray into politics, Woolery was a familiar face in the game show world. He hosted Wheel of Fortune from 1975 to 1981, preceding Pat Sajak’s long tenure. His resume also included hosting roles on Scrabble, The Chuck Woolery Show, and the original version of Home & Family on the Family Channel.
Additionally, Woolery hosted The Dating Game, the high-stakes primetime game show Greed, and Game Show Network’s Lingo. He made guest appearances on shows like 227, Cold Feet, and Scrubs and starred in a reality series about his life titled Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned.
In 2007, he was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to television.
Before his television career, Woolery served in the U.S. Navy and pursued music with The Avante-Garde, achieving a Top 40 hit with “Naturally Stoned.” He later found modest success as a solo country artist, charting several songs.
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