Pat Sajak Bids Farewell to ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Pat Sajak Bids Farewell , to ‘Wheel of Fortune’.

Sajak, who has hosted the popular game show for over 40 years, will say goodbye to 'Wheel of Fortune' on June 7.

A preview of his final show and last words as host has been released.

I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go.

And I want to start with all of you watching out there.

, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.

It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade.

, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.

Sajak went on to say that he "always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun." .

No social issues.

No politics.

Nothing embarrassing, I hope.

Just a game.

But gradually it became more than that, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.

A place where kids learned their letters, where people from other countries honed their English skills, where families came together along with friends and neighbors, and entire generations, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.

"What an honor to play even a small part in all of that.

Thank you for allowing me into your lives," Sajak said.

Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant for 'Wheel of Fortune' for three years.

Ryan Seacrest will take over hosting duties for Season 42