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Chuck Woolery

Chuck Woolery was an American television host, actor, and musician best known as the original host of the daytime version of Wheel of Fortune and later as the host of Love Connection.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chuck Woolery was an American television host, actor, and musician best known as the original host of the daytime version of Wheel of Fortune and later as the host of Love Connection. He was born Charles Herbert Woolery in 1941 and died in 2024 at age 83.

Early life

Chuck Woolery was born Charles Herbert Woolery on March 16, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky.

Career

He became widely known as a game show host, especially for Wheel of Fortune and Love Connection, and also hosted other television programs including Scrabble, Greed, and Lingo.

Personal life

Sources list multiple marriages, including to Jo Ann Pflug, Teri Nelson Carpenter, Kim Woolery, and Kristen at the time of his death.

Death

Woolery died on November 23, 2024, in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, at age 83.

Key facts

  • Chuck Woolery was the original host of the daytime Wheel of Fortune from 1975 to 1981.
  • He later hosted Love Connection from 1983 to 1994 and also hosted Scrabble, Greed, and Lingo.
  • He was born in Ashland, Kentucky, in 1941 and died in Texas in 2024.
  • His death was publicly reported at age 83, and he died at home with his wife present.
  • He was also known as a singer, actor, and later a conservative commentator.
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Canadian context

Chuck Woolery is familiar to Canadian viewers through Wheel of Fortune and other imported U.S. game shows that were widely broadcast in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chuck Woolery?
Chuck Woolery was an American television host, actor, and musician best known for hosting Wheel of Fortune and Love Connection.
How old is Chuck Woolery?
Chuck Woolery was 83 when he died on November 23, 2024.
What happened to Chuck Woolery?
He died at his home in Texas on November 23, 2024; reports said he was with his wife at the time.
Is Chuck Woolery still alive?
No. He died in 2024 at age 83.
Chuck Woolery wife
Sources identify several wives over his life, including Jo Ann Pflug, Teri Nelson Carpenter, Kim Woolery, and Kristen as his spouse at the time of death.
Chuck Woolery net worth
A reliably sourced net worth figure was not found in the provided results, so it is not included here.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Woolery
    Supports: Birth name, dates, occupation, and Wheel of Fortune hosting history.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941103/bio/
    Supports: Birth and death details and spouse list.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/chuck-woolery/
    Supports: Career overview and death date.
  4. AARP — https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/chuck-woolery-obit/
    Supports: Death report and spouse present at death.
  5. NBC News — https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/chuck-woolery-game-show-host-love-connection-scrabble-dies-83-rcna181522
    Supports: Death report and spouse present at death.
  6. People — https://people.com/chuck-woolery-game-show-host-dead-at-83-8676912
    Supports: Death report, age, and surviving family details.