‘Tic-Tac-Dough’ Game Show Host Was 91

Wink Martindale, one of TV’s most beloved game show hosts whose name virtually became synonymous with the profession, died today in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 91.

His death was announced by a spokesperson for Martindale’s family. Though no cause was given, the statement said the host of such classic game shows as Tic-Tac-Dough and Gambit was “surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale.”

A full obituary is forthcoming…