Peter Marshall Dies: ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host Was 98

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, Peter Marshall, 1966-1980
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Peter Marshall, best known for his stint hosting the original version of Hollywood Squares (also known as The Hollywood Squares) has died at the age of 98.

A singer and leading man on Broadway, Marshall died on Thursday, August 15 from kidney failure at his Encino, California home. It was reported that Marshall was surrounded by his family during his final moments.