A spokesperson for Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Farmington, CT tells E! Regis Philbin, legendary television host, dies at 88. [102] He was chosen as the voice of Mabel, the sister of the Ugly Stepsister (played by Larry King), in Shrek the Third. He went on to work in local news for a bit and even had his own show before getting more network exposure in the '60s on "The Joey Bishop Show.". Both his talk show co-stars Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa also paid tribute to the icon in recent days. After a short stint at an NBC's variety series with ET's Mary Hart, Philbin began hosting "The Morning Show" with Cindy Garvey on New York City's local ABC affiliate. Of course, Regis is also super well known for being the original host for the uber game show, 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' -- which he hosted from 1999 through 2002 as well as a couple different special event series spinoffs in '04 and 09. He got his own self-titled show in 1964 (per IMDb), and Philbin remained a fixture on television until 2020, despite announcing retirement in 2011 (via CNN). He received a similar contract with CBS for hosting Million Dollar Password. "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday," his family wrote. They told People, "His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about. Philbins other longtime on-screen partner Kelly Ripa also paid tribute to the game show legend. He also supported the Pittsburgh Pirates in his final years. (p.7) The answer was "Joey Bishop's sidekick on his late night show." [25] In 1964, Westinghouse Broadcasting picked up Philbin's talk show for national syndication in the late night time slot (replacing Steve Allen). On Fox Sports 1, Philbin began co-hosting Crowd Goes Wild, a daily sports panel show, on August 17, 2013. One of TV's most iconic figures, Regis Philbin, tragically passed away at 88 years old. has died, his family said in a statement. [17], Philbin was raised in the Van Nest neighborhood of the Bronx. But even after his departure, he would still make regular appearances as a guest host. "His . "I could talk about it today, you know, on the show. REGIS PHILBIN OPENS UP ON HEART ISSUES, CHOLESTEROL HEALTH, Philbin went on to San Diegoas a news anchor for KOGO-TV. [38], Philbin set a Guinness World Record for "Most Hours on Camera" on his August 20, 2004, Live show (surpassing Hugh Downs), which gave him a total of 15,188 hours on television. Regis then bounced around in media, but stayed on with hosting gigs everything from radio shows, variety shows, game shows, lifestyle shows, talk shows and more. The Philbins were well-recognized locals of the upscale city and longtime residents since moving there in 2008 (via Hello Magazine). He's the best there ever was at this so you pay homage to him. Click here for more on that! Millionaire was a big ratings success in its 1999 debut, when it was intended as an occasional special series. [citation needed] He split his time between his Manhattan apartment (near the WABC-TV studios) and his house in Greenwich, Connecticut. Privacy Notice On Wednesday (July 29), a spokesperson for the Chief Medical Examiners Office in Farmington, Connecticut told Us Weekly that the beloved TV icon died from a myocardial infarction at 88 due to coronary artery disease. On July 3, 2011, he was a celebrity guest on The Marriage Ref, along with Tracy Morgan and Susie Essman.[68]. [61], On May 15, 2006, Philbin appeared as a special guest, alongside Howie Mandel, for a two-hour special episode of Deal or No Deal on NBC. [94], Philbin died from a heart attack due to coronary artery disease on July 25, 2020, one month shy of his 89th birthday as noted in a statement released by his family announcing his death[6][95] at the age of 88[96] at a hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut. 17 Big TV Stars Without an Emmy Nomination. "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday," their message began. [46], Philbin hosted the first season of America's Got Talent, a Simon Cowell-produced amateur talent search show on NBC, during the summer of 2006. Philbin's guest was his long-time friend, fellow television host David Letterman. All rights reserved. [18] He attended Our Lady of Solace grammar school[19] and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School. And there never will be.. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! 3:36 PM PT -- TMZ has confirmed with the Medical Examiner that Regis died from heart disease. in November 2007. In the show, he hosted a "show within a show" called Million Dollar Heads or Tails, which made reference to both Million Dollar Password and Millionaire. A year prior, he also donated $500,000 to his former high school. In August 2006, he reported that his option on the contract for the show had lapsed and he declined to renew it. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Because of his difficulty with commuting cross country and his health problems, he was replaced in 2007 by talk show host Jerry Springer. During his time as host, Philbin recorded some 300 episodes until 2009, shows IMDb. Regis Philbin 's cause of death has been confirmed after the broadcasting legend died at the age of 88. The beloved TV host died on Friday, July 24. On July 25, 2020, the talk show great died. He was 88 years old. The show revealed that he worked out at Barney's gym. Legal Statement. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He appeared as himself in a 2020 episode of the ABC sitcom Single Parents, which was created by his daughter, J.J. Philbin. He had been battling heart disease and even had an angioplasty done . "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday, his family said in a statement after his passing on Friday night. His former co-host and longtime friend, Kathie Lee Gifford, revealed in October 2020 that Philbin was heartbroken that he couldn't do the job he loved the most. However, as fans around the world learned over the weekend, the legendary TV host died at 88 years old following an iconic . Thanks for contacting us. [42] He also was a celebrity contestant in this version. Holds the record for 'most live television', and he did it well. He would undergo surgery well into his 70s and made lifestyle changes for preventive measures, per Closer Weekly. The beloved TV host died from myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack, due to coronary artery disease and hypertension, a spokesperson for the Chief Medical Examiners Office in Farmington, Conn., confirmed to Page Six on Wednesday. The Regis Philbin Christmas Album was released in September 2005 by Hollywood Records. After Garvey left, Philbin was paired with Kathie Lee Gifford, and the show was renamed "Live! After Garvey left Los Angeles in 1982 and moved to New York City,[32] Philbin rejoined her on The Morning Show,[32] on WABC-TV starting on April 4, 1983. [55] A Van Heusen clothing line based on this look, called Regis, was short-lived. He also appeared on other late-night talk shows; such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. [32] Philbin's presence brought the show from the bottom of the local ratings to No. For Kelly Ripa, Regis Philbin seemed like someone who would live forever. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! Philbin's survived by his wife, Joy, and their daughters J.J. and Joanna Philbin, as well as his daughter Amy Philbin with his first wife, Catherine Faylen, People reported. Regis Philbin's cause of death has been revealed. Thank you," the statement read. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. He kept telling me to run for President. 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The statement continued, "We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss.". His first shot at national exposure came a few years later as the sidekick to Joey Bishop on ABC's "The Joey Bishop Show." But Philbin would die before he and his wife could make their final move west. The show became nationally syndicated on September 5, 1988, as Live! [39] Under this contract, Philbin reportedly earned more than US $21million per annum. He kept telling me to run for President. "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday," his family announced in a statement Saturday. [3] Philbin had a Catholic upbringing. He was seemingly very loved by Notre Dame, and he typically spoke highly of it as well, which made it all the more appropriate that the school would be his final resting place.
