Monty Hall: Host of Let's Make a Deal Dies at 96

Monty Hall was a Canadian-American game show host and producer. Born Monte Halparin on August 25, 1921, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he was a radio broadcaster before moving to the United States.

He co-created and hosted Let's Make a Deal from 1963 to 1991, a show in which contestants in costumes traded for prizes. The Monty Hall problem, a famous probability puzzle, is named after him. He raised millions for charity.

He was a member of the Order of Canada. Hall died at his home in Beverly Hills on September 30, 2017, at age 96.

Achievements: Order of Canada, Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Birth: August 25, 1921 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Profession: Game show host.

Interesting Facts: The Monty Hall problem is named after him.