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. Woolery died Saturday at his Texas home outside Austin, his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young told The Hollywood Reporter. Young also posted about it on X .

Chuck Woolery’s legacy spans game shows, music and controversial commentary — showcasing resilience, adaptability as keys to lasting influence and leadership success.

"If I wouldn't have left 'Wheel of Fortune,' I'd be making about $10 million a year now," Woolery recalled in a 2003 interview.