{"id":2362771,"date":"2026-04-07T16:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2362771"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:59:01","slug":"qvc-mourns-original-program-host-paul-kelleys-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/qvc-mourns-original-program-host-paul-kelleys-death\/","title":{"rendered":"QVC Mourns Original Program Host Paul Kelley&#8217;s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Members of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/retailers\/qvc\/\">QVC<\/a> community are mourning the death of <strong>Paul Kelley<\/strong>, one of the network\u2019s original program hosts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonoring the life of former QVC Program Host, Paul Kelley,\u201d the official QVC Facebook page wrote on Monday, April 6. \u201cWe invite you to read Rick Domeier QVC\u2019s tribute as we reflect on his time with our QVC family and the memories he leaves behind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kelley\u2019s cause of death has not yet been revealed.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the announcement, QVC shared photos of Kelley and included a link to current host <strong>Rick Domeier<\/strong>\u2019s touching <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/roberttraceybowersox\/posts\/pfbid026qKAuSHWwTuw2Kw9ZSLWZ9TMKSDaWunUDQVpucFvTRVDgkLRD4aR7ZiunzdVB9NVl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tribute<\/a> to the late media personality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/mary-beth-roe-says-goodbye-to-qvc-after-37-years-with-retirement-show\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/mary-beth-roe-says-goodbye-to-qvc-after-37-years-with-retirement-show\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Mary Beth Roe Says Goodbye to QVC After 37 Years With Retirement Show<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tAfter 37 years with QVC, Mary Beth Roe hosted her final show on the shopping network. \u201cEverything in the show tonight is something that I chose and it really is special,\u201d Roe, 65, shared with viewers during \u200b\u200bMy Time with Mary Beth \u2014 Retirement Celebration on Friday, March 21. \u201cThe people that are here tonight [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt was at a Host meeting in early 1995 when we were told the news: QVC was building a new \u2018Remote Studio\u2019 that looked like an Orange Bus. We\u2019d be doing live Shows all across the country \u2026 in front of a live audience of QVC fans!\u201d Domeier, 65, wrote via Facebook. \u201c\u2018Would anyone be interested??\u2019 \ud83d\ude00 As a newbie Host burning eggs in a T-fal pan at 4am, I said \u2018Yes, please!\u2019\ud83d\udd25The QVC \u201850-in-50\u2019 Tour was born.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Domeier recalled Kelley being asked to return to QVC for the tour, where the shopping network visited all 50 states in 50 weeks to showcase local products.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019d been a Host, a teacher, held a Doctorate in Theatre, and spoke fluent Italian,\u201d Domeier recalled of Kelley. \u201cHe was also one of the most gracious, kind souls you\u2019d ever meet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a big smile and a booming voice, Paul LOVED meeting QVC viewers,\u201d Domeier continued. \u201cHe treated the crew with respect, and he kindly guided nervous entrepreneurs who were making their big TV debut.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/bob-barker-dead-price-is-right-host-dies-at-99\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bob-Barker-Dead-Wave-Price-is-Right.jpg?crop=416px%2C0px%2C1397px%2C789px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Bob-Barker-Dead-Wave-Price-is-Right\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bob-Barker-Dead-Wave-Price-is-Right.jpg?quality=47&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/bob-barker-dead-price-is-right-host-dies-at-99\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">\u2018The Price Is Right\u2019 Host Bob Barker Dead at 99<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tA TV legend lost. Bob Barker died on Saturday, August 26, at age 99. His publicist, Roger Neal, confirmed the news to Us Weekly,\u00a0noting that Barker died of natural causes at his home. \u201cIt is with profound sadness that we announce that the World\u2019s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us,\u201d Neal [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Domeier concluded, \u201cHere\u2019s to one of the Good Guys.\ud83c\udf77\ud83c\udf77. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. \ud83d\ude4f He\u2019ll always be part of our QVC family. R.I.P. Paul Kelley \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tributes from other QVC hosts have poured in since news broke of Kelley\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemembering the life and impact of Paul Kelley,\u201d host <strong>David Venable<\/strong> wrote via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DW1GFIyjpHN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> on Tuesday, April 7. \u201cHe will always be remembered as a beloved QVC Host and my Dear Friend. Rest in Peace!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Original host <strong>Bob Bowersox<\/strong> also shared a lengthy tribute via Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGot one of those calls this morning \u2026 the ones you never want to get. One of my oldest and dearest friends, Mr. Paul Kelley, had passed away in the wee hours before dawn,\u201d Bowersox, 79, began before describing Kelley as one of the \u201cthree musketeers of QVC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was not a call I wanted to get, but one I knew would be coming eventually, as Paul had been ill for some time,\u201d the former TV host added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-narrow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"newsletter-form__background background-narrow\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-wide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"newsletter-form__background background-wide\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cHe had a doctorate in American Theater \u2014 basically a Ph.D in Vaudeville,\u201d Bowersox wrote of his late friend. \u201cKnew everything about it, and I swear, could tell any joke written during that remarkable time. He spoke fluent Italian, loved stellar red wines, knew a great restaurant in every city we did broadcasts from, and was the best of friends \u2026 one that you hope everyone could find in their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bowersox concluded, \u201cI will miss him terribly \u2014 it just won\u2019t feel right not being able to pick up the phone, trade a few jokes with him, and reminisce about the time we ruled the cablewaves. Rest in Peace, my dear friend. Godspeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kelley worked as an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/behind-the-scenes-at-qvc-what-it-takes-to-go-live\/\">on-air host and commentator<\/a> from 1986 to 1993. He then took on a role as a QVC ambassador and consultant from 1994 to 2003, which included hosting the 50-in-50 Tour in 1995.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.usmagazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Members of the QVC community are mourning the death of Paul Kelley, one of the network\u2019s original program hosts. \u201cHonoring the life of former QVC Program Host, Paul Kelley,\u201d the official QVC Facebook page wrote on Monday, April 6. \u201cWe invite you to read Rick Domeier QVC\u2019s tribute as we reflect on his time with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2354101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[22062,25601,21738],"class_list":["post-2362771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-celebrity-deaths","tag-deaths","tag-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Valleys-Zack-Warns-Theres-More-Amanda-West-Drama.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2362771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2362771"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2362771\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2362772,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2362771\/revisions\/2362772"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2354101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2362771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2362771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2362771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}