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.
