This just in.
Regis Philbin, the man known as the "Hardest Working Man in Show Business," has died on July 24th, 2020.
Regis Philbin was not just an actor, but he was best known for being one of the most recognizable names in daytime talk shows, mostly in the morning, for he was the original co-host of LIVE! with Regis and Kathie Lee, alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, which was later renamed LIVE! with Regis and Kelly, after Kathie Lee left and Kelly Ripa took her place. Known for his funny wit, Reeg, as most of his friends and fans call him, was quite a ham, not only in his own talk show, but also in late night, with the likes of David Letterman, Conan O'Brian and Jimmy Fallon, but appeared in many TV shows like Spin City, Mad About You, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and How I Met Your Mother, the various Disney Park Parades (mostly around Christmas time), and even on game shows, including the one show that became a household name, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? Because of his hard work in show business, he earned the Guinness World Record of Most Hours on U.S. Television.
Originally died of natural causes, it was revealed that he died of Cardiovascular Disease. He was only 88 years old, one month shy of his 89th birthday.
For his wild sense of humor and a quick wit to boot, We will never forget the times that Regis Philbin put a smile on everybody's faces.
Go in peace, Reeg. Godspeed.
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Regis Francis Xavier Philbin
August 25th, 1931 - July 24th, 2020
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1 comment:
I used to watch his show sometimes during the "Kathie Lee" Era. The man was a great personality. He will be missed.
Rest in Peace,Reeg.
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