Wink Martindalethe host of the popular game show that became famous in the 1970s, passed away on April 15, 2025. He was 91 years old. In honor of Martindale’s fans mourning the loss and honouring him and his career, we have gathered all the facts about his life, career and the cause of his death.
Wink Martindale’s Game Show
Martindale remembers best by hosting shows Gambit, Tic-Tac-Dough, High Roller and debt. Hosted by a native Tennessee Gambit From 1972 to 1976 tic-tac-dough From 1978 to 1985 High Roller From 1987 to 1988 debt From 1996 to 1998.
What is Wink Martindale’s real name?
Martindale was born Winston Conrad and became known by the nickname “Wink.”
How did Wink Martindale die?
When the news broke about his death, the cause of the death was not given first, but Martindale died after his battle with lymphoma, TMZ. The outlet reported on April 15 that he had been battling the illness for about a year, and his rep, Brian Mays, said he was “doing well.” However, about two weeks before he passed away, Martindale was hospitalized for treatment because it “had gotten worse.”
Rip Wink Martindale.
I met Wink at the Casey Casem memorial in 2014. I told him that my mother-in-law was at Chick Tuck Dorf, but he still uses the cast iron bread she acquired.
In the voice of the full game show, he said Danny, we had really great gifts and prizes. 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ute7cbpn2t
– Danny Delaney (@dannyderaney) April 15, 2025
Has Wink Martindale married?
Yes, Martindale was married to his wife, Sandra “Sandy” Martindale. They married in 1975 and remained together until his death in April 2025.
Previously, Martindale was married to his ex-wife. Madeline Reachfrom 1954 to 1972.
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