Vanna White shared a heartfelt farewell to Pat Sajak on his final episode of Wheel of Fortune, tearing up as she spoke about their 41 years together on the show. She called him a “true, lifelong friend” and “like a brother” to her, praising his guidance and support, especially during her early days on the show.
Vanna reminisced about their adventures on and off the set, including traveling the world and sharing meals together. She credited Pat with helping her feel comfortable in front of the cameras and making her who she is today.
Pat Sajak also expressed his gratitude, thanking the crew, staff, and contestants, and praising Vanna’s kindness and humility. He joked about their close friendship, mentioning they live just five miles apart ¹ ².
The emotional farewell marked the end of an era for the iconic game show, with Ryan Seacrest taking over as host and Vanna White continuing in her role
Vanna White delivered a heartfelt message to her “brother” Pat Sajak on the eve of his final episode of Wheel of Fortune.
The pre-taped messaged aired during Thursday night’s show.“I can’t believe that tomorrow is our last show together,” White, 67, said in the clip.“I don’t know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but I’m going to try.”“Eight thousand episodes went by like that.”The pair began hosting America’s Game together in 1982, when the show first aired in syndication.