AceShowbiz - In a heartfelt YouTube video message, Vanna White paid a touching tribute to Pat Sajak ahead of his final episode of "Wheel of Fortune", which airs on Friday, June 7. With tears in her eyes, White expressed her disbelief at their last day together after 41 years.

"I don't know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but I'm going to try," she began. Sajak, who has hosted 'Wheel of Fortune' for 41 seasons since 1981, announced his retirement in June 2023. White, who joined the show in 1982, has been his constant companion, gracing over 8,000 episodes together.

During the farewell clip, White reminisced about her journey with Sajak. "When I first started, I was so green," she confessed, as old clips of the duo played in the background. She credited Sajak for her growth, stating, "You made me so comfortable and made me so confident, Pat. You made me who I am, you really did."

Their bond, however, transcended the glitz and glamor of the television studio. White shared, "As the years have gone by, we've grown up on television, but we've also shared so much more behind the scenes. And as much fun as we had on camera, those memories, milestones, and life events we shared with our families outside the studio are my favorite."

A touching photo montage showcased the intertwined lives of their families. White's children, Nikko and Gigi Santo Pietro, and Sajak's children with wife Lesly Brown, Patrick Michael James, and Maggie, have grown up together, sharing their experiences.

"We've watched our children grow up together. We've traveled all over the world. We've eaten hundreds of meals together. We've laughed. We've cried. We've celebrated," White said. "Oh, gosh. What an incredible and unforgettable journey we've had. And I've enjoyed every minute of it with you."

Rather than saying goodbye to a coworker, it was saying goodbye to a friend. "As this chapter of our lives is coming to an end, I know you'll still be close by. You're like a brother to me, and I consider you a true lifelong friend, who I will always adore. I love you, Pat," White concluded, blowing a kiss before sharing a final, heartfelt embrace with Sajak on stage.

Post-"Wheel of Fortune", Sajak isn't retiring completely. The 77-year-old is set to star in a new rendition of "Prescription: Murder" at Honolulu's Hawaii Theatre from July 31st to August 10th, 2025, opposite Joe Moore.

Meanwhile, the wheel keeps turning. Ryan Seacrest, of "American Idol" fame, will take over Sajak's hosting duties. White, too, has extended her contract, remaining as the show's hostess through the 2025-2026 season.