Regis Philbin’s Wife Joy Philbin Speaks Out After His Death: ‘He Let Everyone Into His Life’

Meredith Vieira is missing her friend Regis Philbin, who passed away at age 88 on July 24.

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.

Regis Philbin has been laid to rest. The beloved TV icon was buried at the Notre Dame campus, a place that held very special meaning to him, on Wednesday.

Michael Gelman is remembering Regis Philbin. Gelman, a longtime producer of that makes frequent appearances on the show, pens a tributein honor of the late morning show host.

Kathie Lee Gifford knew that Regis Philbin was always there for her, in good times and in bad. The TV personality revealed that her late friend and former co-star was right by her side during her late husband, Frank's, cheating scandal in 1997.«Everybody talks about the hard times that I went through that were public.

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.

Kathie Lee Gifford is one of many honoring Regis Philbin after the news of his passing from natural causes was shared with the world. The legendary TV host was only weeks shy of his 89th birthday.

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.

Ryan Dorsey, Naya Rivera's ex-husband and the father of her son, Josey, has posted a tribute to the late Glee actress.