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Pat Sajakappears to be ready for his last spin onWheel of Fortune.
Wheel of Fortunebegan in 1975, and Sajak came on board in 1981. In his four-decade tenure, Sajak and co-hostVanna White, 65, have become the faces of the series.
Looking ahead to his next steps in life, the emcee said, “It appears I may go before the show.”
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“It’s an honor to have been in people’s living rooms for that long. People were out there welcoming us. We’re happy and proud,” said Sajak, who also quips with celebs on the show’sCelebrity Wheel of Fortunespin-off (his one wish list contestant?Meryl Streep).
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Sajak celebrated his 40-year hosting anniversary in December with a tribute from his daughter, Maggie. “Happy 40thWheel-iversary to this guy!” shetweetedalongside a throwback of her father hosting the series. “On this day in 1981, @patsajak hosted his very first episode of @WheelofFortune… and the rest is history!”
The steadfast host hasstepped awayfrom the series only once to undergo surgery for a blocked intestine, giving White the chance to host.
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Celebrity Wheel of Fortunereturns on Sept. 25.
source: people.com
