Kelly Ripa's co-stars share untold stories about Regis Philbin in emotional tribute following his death

Regis Philbin's official cause of death has been confirmed as coronary artery disease. The TV legend tragically passed away at the age of 88 last week, and according to a coronary report obtained by E! News, it has now been confirmed the former 'Live with Regis and Kelly' host died from myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease.

Kathie Lee Gifford's daughter Cassidy has paid tribute to Regis Philbin, her mother's former television co-host, who died last week. An actress herself, Cassidy, 26, took to Instagram on Saturday to send love to Philbin, but also to her late father, NFL star Frank Gifford, who died in 2015.

Kelly Ripa clearly has a lot of respect for her former co-host, Regis Philbin, who passed away earlier this year. Entertainment Tonight picked up on a preview clip of ABC News 20/20 special in which they commemorated Regis.

Kelly Ripa will remember Regis Philbin in an upcoming special with “20/20”.

Kelly Ripa is thankful for her time with Regis Philbin. In a preview clip of ABC News' special about Philbin's life, airing Tuesday, his 49-year-old former co-host reveals the biggest thing the late TV personality taught her during their time hosting  from 2001 to 2011.

Live with Kelly and Ryan, Kelly Ripa shared thoughtful memories and powerful words about her former Live co-host of 10 years, Regis Philbin, who died on Saturday at the age 88 of "natural causes.""Mark and I were lucky enough to have all of our children with us this past weekend on Saturday," Kelly told Ryan Seacrest on Monday's show.

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest paid tribute to friend and former colleague Regis Philbin, who died on Friday, on Monday morning's edition of Live With Kelly and Ryan.

Kelly Ripa isn’t done honoring her former Live co-host, Regis Philbin.

Kathie Lee Gifford, Kelly Ripa, and Ryan Seacrest shared tributes to their friend and former colleague Regis Philbin on Monday, and, as you might imagine, their heartfelt expressions were bittersweet. Philbin died Friday from natural causes at the age of 88.Gifford appeared on The Today Show to talk about her relationship with Philbin, with whom she hosted Live with Regis and Kathie Lee from 1988 to 2000.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorAn emotional Kelly Ripa remembered her former Live! co-host Regis Philbin, who died Saturday at the age of 88. Ripa honored the television legend alongside her current co-host Ryan Seacrest on Monday’s episode of Live!“It’s been a very difficult and emotional day for all of us at Live.

Kelly Ripa is remembering her friend and former co-host, Regis Philbin.During Monday's, Ripa fought back tears while speaking about the legendary TV icon, who died last Friday at the age of 88 from natural causes.

Kelly Ripa is remembering her friend and former co-host, Regis Philbin.During Monday's, Ripa got emotional while speaking about the legendary TV icon, who died last Friday at the age of 88 from natural causes.

We are beyond saddened to learn about the loss of Regis Philbin. He was the ultimate class act, bringing his laughter and joy into our homes everyday on Live for more than 23 years.

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest honored original Live host Regis Philbin three days after the TV legend’s death.“Mark [Consuelos] and I were lucky enough to have all of our children with us this past weekend on Saturday, so we were all together when we heard this horrible news,” the All My Children alum, 49, began with tears in her eyes.

Regis Philbin has passed away at the age of 88. The iconic television host, largely recognized for Live! with Regis and Kelly, died on Friday, July 24, though it wasn’t confirmed by the family until later on.

Regis Philbin, the longrunning host of talk shows and game shows such as Who Wants to be a Millionairediedon Friday night of natural causes at the age of88, according to a family statement on Saturday. Following the news, Hollywood figures took to social media to pay tribute to the talk show host who entertained audiences on the small screen for over 60 years.

Legendary television host Regis Philbin died on July 24, 2020, of natural causes, his family confirmed in a statement to the press. Philbin was just one month shy of his 89th birthday.

After the news of Regis Philbin’s passing at the age of 88 was shared with the world, many flooded all social media platforms with sweet messages and tributes to the legendary TV host. That being said, his colleagues in the field were not an exception, Kelly Ripa included! The celeb is definitely amongst those mourning and remembering Regis Philbin.