00:00 After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, legendary host Pat Sajak is officially retiring from Wheel of Fortune.
00:08 Pat Sajak began hosting the popular game show Wheel of Fortune way back in 1981,
00:14 quickly becoming a beloved television personality known for his charm and wit.
00:18 Over the decades, he became a staple of American TV,
00:22 co-hosting alongside Vanna White and contributing to the show's long success.
00:27 After more than 40 years, Sajak announced his retirement,
00:30 marking the end of an iconic era in game show history.
00:34 Commemorating Sajak's retirement, Vanna White delivered a bittersweet goodbye to her longtime partner on June 7.
00:40 "You're like a brother to me, and I consider you a true lifelong friend, who I will always adore. I love you, Pat."
00:49 And Sajak himself addressed the fans and friends he made during his long tenure on the show before his departure.
00:56 "It's been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade.
01:05 And I've always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half hour a safe place for family fun.
01:11 Thank you for allowing me into your lives."
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