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Godspeed, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Harry Simpson
November 03, 2016 | Buckeye, AZ
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Obituary
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Charlie O'Donnell, the announcer whose voice has opened "Wheel of Fortune" for decades, has died. He was 78.
Agent Fred Wostbrock said Monday that O'Donnell - the voice of the game show even before hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White appeared - died late Sunday at his Los Angeles home. The cause was unclear.
O'Donnell was a popular radio DJ in New York before starting his television career in Philadelphia with Dick Clark on "American Bandstand."
He also served as announcer for Oscar and Emmy telecasts and other game shows including "The Newlywed Game."
His signature phrase "Wheeeeeeel of Fortune," could be heard on the show from its beginning with host Chuck Woolery in 1975. He worked on the show until 1980, and again from 1988 until his death.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
Guest Book
DEAR CHARLIE NO MORE PAIN FOR YOU YOU GOT YOUR VOICE BACK JOHNNY GILBERT RICH FIELDS JIM THORNTON FILLED IN FOR YOU AND NOW JIM GOT THE JOB NOW YOUR IN HEAVEN WITH MY GRANDFATHER CARMEN MY GRANDMOTHER SANDY JOYCE ARNOLD BIG GRAM WALT SWARTZ COUSIN LISA COUSIN VITO MARIE ARNOLD FRANK ARNOLD HANK ARNOLD EARL ANTHONY DICK WEBER GENE STUS TONY REYES BARRY GURNEY DAVE D'ENTREMONT ELVIS PRESLEY DOC'S MOM HAL'S MOM MR. ROGERS FRED ROGERS JEN DIGMAN HARRY ROTHWEIN UNCLE BUDDY TOM DONATO TOM RICCARDO...
JUSTIN PANETTA
May 15, 2015 | ALBANY, NY
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Sorry for the late entry, but I just found this guestbook today.
Although I never met Charlie; I did love hearing his one of a kind voice announcing on numerous game shows. He will be missed.
To his daughter Bidget a long missed friend..My prayers go out to you..and I am sure Jimmy and your father are together and expressing their love for you to each other.
My prayers are also with his WOF family.
David Root
December 06, 2012 | Woodbury, NJ
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For my father.
Your light lives on in me.
Michael
michael O'Donnell
November 16, 2011 | Toluca Lake, CA
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I was deeply saddened to hear of Charlie's death...I have enjoyed that wonderful voice of his for many years and I loved to hear him pronounce " ALUMINUM " My condolences to his family and the staff of Wheel...
Rest in peace.....
J. A. Shepard
January 29, 2011 | Rosenberg, TX
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My sympathy to Charlie,s family and also to his WOF family. His wonderful and kind voice will be truly missed. I'm sure God will use your voice to his glory once again.
LouAnn Campbell
November 26, 2010 | Salem, WV
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You were a man of tremendous character, and gentle grace... Thank you for being such a caring friend, Charlie.
Charlie, I will never forget our early morning conversations on stage. Your stories, and wisdom, resonate with me as I sit here thinking about you...
I remember one morning when you smiled, and as a proud Irish gentlemen, told me an Irish saying: "Dance as if no one's watching, sing as if no one's listening, and live everyday as if it were your last." You...
November 15, 2010 | CA
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best announcer ever. he will be missed. my sympathyis with all the family and everyone who listened to him over the years.he is missed. charlotte absher...
charlotte absher
November 14, 2010 | Norton, VA
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To Charlies family, I am so sorry for your loss.
I miss his BOOMING voice, laugh and sense of humor! :( Rest In Peace Mr. O'Donnell.
kathryn doran
November 09, 2010 | Auburn, WA
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