Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows „Gambit“ and „Tic-Tac-Dough,“ has died. He was 91.
Game show host Wink Martindale, known for „Tic-Tac-Dough“, „High Rollers“ and „Gambit“, has died, according to his official Facebook page. He was 91.
„Wink was amazing, funny and talented“, the post on his Facebook page reads. „Truly a LEGEND!“
The host, born Winston Martindale, had a 74-year career, according to Nashville Publicity Group, which also confirmed Martindale’s death. A cause of death was not given.
„The entire Game Show Network family mourns the loss of Wink Martindale, the host of the original „Tic-Tac-Dough“ and a true legend of television game shows“, the Game Show Network posted on social media. „His charm and presence lit up the screen for generations of viewers and he will never be forgotten.“
Martindale’s professional career began when he was just 17, according to his Hollywood Walk of Fame biography.
