In a heartfelt handwritten letter revealed by a close source from the Wheel of Fortune set, longtime co-host Vanna White penned a moving message to Maggie Sajak — as a graceful farewell and a proud passing of the torch.

“Dear Maggie,
From the days when you were just a little girl running around backstage to now — a confident, accomplished young woman standing in the spotlight — I’ve watched your journey with immense pride. Your father and I have devoted more than half our lives to this show. Now, as Pat prepares to step away, I know that my time to follow suit is also near — and I can’t think of anyone more deserving to carry on than you.”

The letter serves not only as a gesture of encouragement but also as a powerful recognition from one of America’s most iconic television figures, addressed to the daughter of her cherished co-host — someone she considers family. Vanna continues:

“You have the charm, the intellect, and the grace that audiences have always loved in a host. But more importantly, you have the heart and dedication that mirror your father’s. If you choose to walk this path, I will be your loudest and proudest supporter. And if the day comes when you’re standing in the spot I once held, remember — you’re not just filling shoes, you’re writing your own chapter.”

Ending the letter, Vanna White writes:

“I’ve always believed in you, Maggie. Make that spotlight your own — and give the world something to remember.”

According to insiders, Maggie was moved to tears upon reading the letter for the first time. It’s now seen as the emotional first step in what could be a historic transition on Wheel of Fortune — where one icon gently steps back, so a new one can rise.