Chuck Woolery, the game show veteran who was the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" and went on to host "Love Connection," has died at 83.

"If I wouldn't have left 'Wheel of Fortune,' I'd be making about $10 million a year now," Woolery recalled in a 2003 interview.

Chuck Woolery, original host of Wheel of Fortune, has died at the age of 83, leaving behind wife Kim Barnes, three kids and a net worth that could buy them all a lot of vowels.

Chuck Woolery, the charismatic game show host who kicked off the long run of Wheel of Fortune before spending 11 years playing matchmaker on Love Connection, has died. He was 83.

Game show legend Chuck Woolery has died at the age of 83. "It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. Life will not be the same without him. RIP brother,

R.I.P. Chuck Woolery Famed game show host Chuck Woolery died on Sunday in Texas at the age of 83. In addition to his wife, Woolery is survived by his sons Michael and Sean and his daughter Melissa. It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away.