Iconic game show host Chuck Woolery, best known as being the first host of "Wheel of Fortune," died in his home in Texas at the age of 83, TMZ first reported Sunday.

Woolery's longtime friend and podcast cohost, Mark Young, said he was with the entertainer at his home when Woolery claimed he was feeling unwell and went to lie down. Woolery returned to the room a short time later and said he was having trouble breathing, prompting a call to 911 for medical assistance, according to TMZ. Sadly, Woolery did not survive the medical episode. His official cause of death has not yet been reported.

Woolery appeared on "The Merv Griffin Show," after which time Griffin asked that he host "Shopper's Bazaar." That show evolved to be called "Wheel of Fortune" in 1975. After a few years at the helm Woolery requested a salary increase, but was turned down. He was replaced by Pat Sajak and Vanna White in 1981.

Woolery's impressive catalogue of credits included hosting a very popular dating show, "Love Connection," for twelve years, where he became famously associated with the phrase, "We'll be back in two minutes and two seconds." He also hosted "Scrabble" in 1984 while hosting "Love Connection" and maintained both roles until 1990. Woolery also hosted a revival of "The Dating Game" and made appearances as himself on a number of television shows over the course of his career, including "Cold Feet," "227" and "Scrubs."

Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and was nominated for a daytime Emmy in 1978, TMZ reported.

Additional appearances included hosting "Lingo," "Greed" and "The Chuck Woolery Show." The famous host also appeared in two episodes of "Melrose Place."

Social media erupted as fans mourn the loss of the famous television personality. (RELATED: Jim Carrey's Sister Dies)

Woolery is survived by his wife, Kim, and his children: Katherine, Melissa, Michael and Sean.