Merv Griffin Dies at 82
Merv Griffin, who produced Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, died today from prostrate cancer. He was 82 years old.
He died of prostate cancer, according to the Associated Press citing a statement from his the family that was released by Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment.
Griffin, who was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1996, was being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for a recurrence of the disease, it was reported on July 18.
Griffin had his own talk show back in the day that gave Johnny Carson a run for his money. He also went on to become a real estate mogul on the same level as Donald Trump.
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Prostrate Cancer?. Very preventable - he died from pride. Such a loss.
His talk show was very classy, so unlike what happens today. He was a very warm and personable host.