Famed game show host Wink Martindale, who presided over TV hits such as Tic-Tac-Dough, High Rollers and Gambit, died at 91 on Tuesday at his Rancho Mirage, California home.
Martindale was ‘surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale,’ his spokesperson said, according to Deadline.
His career spanned more than seven decades, as he began working with a stint in radio in his Jackson, Tennessee hometown.
Martindale, whose full name was Winston Conrad “Wink” Martindale, had also worked as a disk jockey in Memphis, the outlet reported.
The TV personality’s family said he was involved in the first time Elvis Presley’s music was featured on the radio while working at the WHBQ station, Deadline reported.
Famed game show host Wink Martindale, who presided over TV hits such as Tic-Tac-Dough, High Rollers and Gambit, died at 91 on Tuesday at his Rancho Mirage, California home. Pictured 2006
The affable TV star appeared on Tic-Tac-Dough from 1978–1985
