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Regis Philbin passed away on July 24, 2020 at the age of 88. The obituary was featured in Legacy on July 25, 2020.
- August 27, 1931
- July 24, 2020
Jul 31, 2020 · Philbin died at the age of 88 on Friday, July 24. A spokesperson for the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Farmington, Conn. told E! News the TV legend died from a myocardial infarction due to...
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Philbin died July 24 of heart disease in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was 88. For more on Regis Philbin, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. Regis Philbin and wife...
Aug 2, 2020 · After years of support to the university, Regis Philbin was laid to rest this week at his alma mater the University of Notre Dame, a final tribute to the legendary broadcaster.
- Early Years in TV
- “Live! with Regis…”
- …And Even More TV
- Philbin on His Own Likability
- What People Said About Him
His long career in media began in the 1950s, when he was a page for “The Tonight Show,” graduating in 1962 to become the show’s announcer. Later, he was Joey Bishop’s sidekick on “The Joey Bishop Show,” then hosted his own late night and morning shows before the 1985 launch of “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee.”
The chatty morning show gave Philbin a chance to do what he did best, entertain audiences spontaneously, and with its 1988 syndication, he became a household name. After the departure of cohost Kathie Lee Gifford, Philbin continued on with new cohost Kelly Ripa as well as launching “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
He later hosted other shows, including the first season of “America’s Got Talent,” “Million Dollar Password,” and the 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards. Philbin also appeared in scripted television shows and movies, often playing himself, and he had a singing career.
“I guess it’s good genes. My parents brought me up well, to have pleasure when making people happy,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 2000 before quickly adding, “Oh, no! I can see the headlines now! Regis Thinks He’s a Nice Guy! Who Does He Think He Is?!”
“I think he is the world’s greatest storyteller. That’s his gift.” —former cohost Kelly Ripa Full obituary: Los Angeles Times
Aug 1, 2020 · Television host Regis Philbin, who died last week at 88, has been buried at the University of Notre Dame following a private funeral service at his alma mater, a school spokesman said.
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Jul 25, 2020 · Regis Philbin has died. The beloved star was 88. The longtime television host died on July 24, PEOPLE confirms. "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away...
