Sunday, August 12, 2007

R.I.P. Merv

Merv Griffin, the entertainer turned impresario who parlayed his "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" game shows into a multimillion-dollar empire, has died. He was 82. Griffin died of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his the family that was released by Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for Merv Griffin Entertainment.

 

  • Merv Griffin dies at age 82 ... US News and World...
  • Entertainer Merv Griffin Dead At 82 ... ABC News
  • Entertainer, Entrepreneur Merv Griffin Dies ... NPR News