Chuck Woolery
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| Born | Charles Herbert Woolery March 16, 1941 Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 2024 (aged 83) Horseshoe Bay, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1963–2024 |
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | David Nelson (former-father-in-law) |
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| Formerly of | The Avant-Garde |
Charles Herbert Woolery (March 16, 1941 – November 23, 2024) was an American television host, actor, and musician. He had long-running tenures hosting several game shows. Woolery was the original host of the original daytime Wheel of Fortune from 1975 until 1981, when he was replaced by Pat Sajak. After leaving Wheel of Fortune, Woolery hosted a number of other game shows including Love Connection (1983–1994), Scrabble (1984–1990, 1993), Greed (1999–2000), and Lingo (2002–2007). Woolery's musical career includes several advertising jingles, a top-40 pop hit with the psychedelic pop duo The Avant-Garde, and a number of country music releases. In the 2010s, Woolery also hosted a political podcasting series.