Bad news is coming from the entertainment industry. Emmy Award-winning singer, actor and nightclub comedian Peter Marshall has passed away. He made his mark with the long-running show 'The Hollywood Squares' from 1966 to 1981. This show gave him the opportunity to become the host of America's most famous game show. At the age of 98, Peter Marshall has said goodbye to this world. As soon as the news of his death was received, a wave of mourning ran in the entertainment world. People are paying tribute to Peter Marshall on social media. The cause of his death is said to be kidney failure.
According to media reports, Peter Marshall hosted more than 5,000 episodes of 'The Hollywood Squares' and was awarded the Emmy Award not once or twice but five times. A statement issued by his family said, '98-year-old Peter Marshall died due to kidney failure. He made people laugh and entertained them with his comic timing. He lent his voice to many great songs.
his father died when he was 10 years old
Peter Marshall was born on March 30, 1926 in Huntington, West Virginia. His father abandoned him when he was only 10 years old. At the age of 12, Peter's mother moved the family to New York. Here Peter's sister Joan Drew found work as a model and actress. She worked in many films like famous director John Ford's western film 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon', 'All the King's Men' and 'Political Drama'. After this he got the show 'The Hollywood Squares' in which he appeared as a guest.
Be a part of a comedy team
On the other hand, Peter Marshall started his career as a singer. After this, he became a part of a comedy team with Noonan. He was seen in TV shows like 'The Ed Sullivan Show'. He also won the hearts of the audience by acting in some films. His luck changed when Peter got 'The Hollywood Squares'. Let us tell you that he was married three times in his life.