just before his final Wheel of Fortune episode. In a pre-recorded message aired Thursday, White, 67, reflected on their 41 years together, calling Sajak more than a colleague—“like a brother.”Since the show’s syndication began in 1982, White and Sajak became TV icons, appearing in over 8,000 episodes. Their chemistry, humor, and warmth made Wheel of Fortune a nightly tradition across American homes.