Regis Philbin Dead At 88: Longtime Television Host Dies Of Natural Causes

Hoda Kotb reached out to her close friend and former show co-host, Kathie Lee Gifford, to be there for her after the recent death of Gifford's beloved pal of 35 years, Regis Philbin. ET spoke to Kotb as well as her colleague, Jenna Bush Hager, on Tuesday via FaceTime, and Kotb talked about her conversation with Gifford about Philbin's death.Philbin died on July 24 from a myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsNearly a week after Regis Philbin’s death, son-in-law and The Good Place creator Mike Schur memorialized the legendary TV host in an emotional Twitter thread.Schur, married to Philbin’s daughter writer-producer J.J. Philbin, shared on Friday that he has had difficulty expressing the impact the beloved Who Wants to Be a Millionaire host’s career has had on the entertainment world.“It’s too huge.

Ellise Shafer editorMichael Schur, the creator of “The Good Place” and co-creator of “Parks and Recreation” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” took to Twitter on Friday to pay tribute to television host and his father-in-law Regis Philbin, who died on July 24 at 88.Not only did the two work in the same industry, but Schur has been married to Philbin’s daughter, J.J. Philbin, since 2005.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- 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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Regis Philbin‘s cause of death has been confirmed as a “myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease,” according to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Farmington, Connecticut. “Myocardial infarction” is another term for heart attack. Regis died at the age of 88 on July 25, his family confirmed in a heartbreaking statement. They only revealed that he had died of “natural causes.”

Regis Philbin’s family are paying tribute to the beloved late host.

Regis Philbin, who died last Friday at the age of 88.The legendary TV host's wife of 50 years paid tribute on Wednesday, releasing a joint statement with their daughters, Jennifer, 45, and Joanna, 47.«He let everyone into his life.

Live! with Kelly and Ryan is celebrating Regis Philbin‘s life.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe family of famed TV host Regis Philbin said Monday it was “overwhelmed by the outpouring of love we’ve received” since Philbin’s death Friday at age 88. His death was made public on Saturday.“Regis’s family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love we’ve received,” a family spokesperson said Monday.

Kathie Lee Gifford is recalling the final moments she spent with long time friend and co-worker Regis Philbin before his passing over the weekend.

David Letterman is honoring the late Regis Philbin.

Kelly Ripa has led the tributes following the death of iconic US TV host, Regis Philbin, who passed away on Friday. The All My Children star took to Instagram to pay tribute to her former co-host, with a joint message from her and her current co-host Ryan Seacrest.

Brandon Choe Photo EditorDavid Letterman took to Twitter Saturday to remember Regis Philbin’s illustrious television career. Philbin was a frequent guest on Late Night and Late Show with David Letterman tallying 150 total appearances, more than any other guest in Letterman’s talk show history.“In the same category as Carson.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Regis spent a total of 17,000 hours on the screens on the American public.   A post shared by Betty White Noise (@bettywhitenoise) on His loved-ones announced in a statement that he died of natural causes, and thanked his dedicated fans for their support.

Kathie Lee Gifford released a statement mourning the death of her longtime friend and former co-host Regis Philbin on Saturday. While Gifford, 66, admitted there are simply "no words to fully express" her love for her "precious friend," she called his life "legendary." "I simply adored him and every day with him was a gift.

Kathie Lee Gifford is paying tribute to her late friend Regis Philbin.

Kathie Lee Gifford broke her silence on Saturday, July 25, following the death of her longtime cohost and close friend Regis Philbin. The host died on Friday, July 24, at the age of 88.“There are no words to fully express the love I have for my precious friend, Regis,” she captioned a photo of the pair on Instagram.

Hoda Kotb and Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to Regis Philbin, who died on Friday, July 24, at the age of 88.Kotb, who anchored the fourth hour of Today with Kathie Lee Gifford for more than decade until 2019, tweeted a message on Saturday, July 25, shortly after news broke of the TV legend’s passing.“Heartbroken.