Television icon Monty
Hall, the co-creator and host of "Let's Make a Deal" has died from heart failure at his home in
Beverly Hills at the age of 96.
Hall's daughter Joanna
Gleason TMZ he died Saturday morning surrounded by friends and
family. His health had been declining the past few years. Gleason says her dad
was most proud of his show because it gave him the platform to help people.
The legendary game show host began his TV career in the
1950s by working on several children's shows. He moved on to host network game
shows, and struck it big with 'Deal' in 1963, which ran for 13 years and
returned for a short run in the '90s.
Hall also appeared as himself on popular shows like
"The Hollywood Squares" and "Password All-Stars" and
produced several more.
Monty was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall
of Fame in 2007, and will forever be associated with the catchphrase ...
"What's behind Door No. 1?"
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