Wink Martindale dead at 91: Iconic game show host of Tic-Tac-Dough passes away

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.

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

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

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