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‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

Headline from The Columbian

LOS ANGELES — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.

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  1. Fox32 Chicago

    Peter Marshall, actor and legendary 'Holllywood Squares' host, dies (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Actor Peter Marshall, who hosted more than 5,000 episodes of "The Hollywood Squares," has died.

  2. The Columbian

    ‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98 (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.

  3. Variety

    Peter Marshall, ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host, Dies at 98 (opens Variety)

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    Peter Marshall, Emmy-award winning game show host of "Hollywood Squares," died of kidney failure Thursday in Encino. He was 98.

  4. Breitbart News

    Peter Marshall, ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host and Broadway Star, Dies at 98 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.

  5. Wfmy News 2

    ‘Hollywood Squares’ host Peter Marshall dies (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    Marshall had lived nearly an entire show business life before he took the “Squares” podium at age 40.

  6. Deadline

    Peter Marshall Dies: Longtime ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host, Comic & Actor Was 98 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Peter Marshall, who hosted 'The Hollywood Squares' for more than 15 years and had a long career as an actor, singer and comic, died August 15 at 98.

  7. Forbes

    Peter Marshall Dead: ‘The Hollywood Squares’ Host Was 98 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Peter Marshall, who is remembered as host of the long-running "Hollywood Squares," has died at the age of 98.

  8. Fox26 Houston

    Peter Marshall, actor and legendary 'Hollywood Squares' host, dies (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Actor Peter Marshall, who hosted more than 5,000 episodes of "The Hollywood Squares," has died.

  9. The Daily Caller

    ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host And Actor Peter Marshall Dies At 98 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Peter Marshall, the iconic game show host known for his 16-year run on “The Hollywood Squares,” died from kidney failure at the age of 98.

  10. New York Times

    Peter Marshall, Longtime Host of ‘The Hollywood Squares,’ Dies at 98 (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    He played straight man to all manner of celebrities, asking questions on what was for many years the most popular game show on television.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Peter Marshall, affable host of NBC's original 'Hollywood Squares,' dies at 98 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Peter Marshall, who long led NBC's beloved "Hollywood Squares" game show with his talk show host-style candor, has died. He was 98.

  12. New York Post

    ‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dead at 98 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.

  13. Times Of San Diego

    'Hollywood Squares' Original Host Peter Marshall Dies at 98 (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Peter Marshall, who began his career as a radio personality and actor before landing the job as host of the original "Hollywood Squares," a role he filled for 15 years, died Thursday at his Encino home at age 98.

  14. The Hollywood Reporter

    Peter Marshall, Host of ‘The Hollywood Squares,’ Dies at 98 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Peter Marshall, the velvety-voiced host who presided over NBC's celebrity-filled game show The Hollywood Squares for 16 years, has died. He was 98.

  15. Portland Press Herald

    Peter Marshall, game-show host of ‘Hollywood Squares,’ dies at 98 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The cause was kidney failure, according to a family statement shared by publicist Harlan Boll.

  16. KESQ Palm Springs

    Peter Marshall, host of 'Hollywood Squares' and Coachella Valley regular, dead at 98 (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    Peter Marshall, who began his career as a radio personality and actor before landing the job as host of the original "Hollywood Squares,'' a role he filled for 15 years, died today at his Encino home at age 98.

  17. Fox News

    Peter Marshall, 'Hollywood Squares' host, dead at 98 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Peter Marshall, the Emmy Award-winning host of "Hollywood Squares," died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday after suffering from kidney failure.

  18. Entertainment Weekly

    Peter Marshall, 'The Hollywood Squares' original host, dies at 98 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Peter Marshall, the original host of 'The Hollywood Squares' and prolific TV actor, died of kidney failure on Thursday. He was 98.

  19. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Peter Marshall, original host of TV’s ‘Hollywood Squares,’ dies at 98 (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Peter Marshall, the cheery actor, singer and nightclub comedian who became one of America’s best-known game show hosts on the long-running program “The Hollywood Squares” from 1966 to 1981, died on Thursday. He was 98.

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