Talk show iconRegis Philbin has diedat the age of 88.
Longtime co-host Katie Lee Gifford had few words, but they couldn’t be more accurate: “REGIS.
There will never be another,” shetweeted.
He leaves behind a beautiful family and a TV legacy that will likely go unmatched.
He could do it all, and we loved him for it.
I will miss him every day.
My heartfelt condolences to Joy and his family."
He was kind, fun, funny, and made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
It was a once in a lifetime moment to sit beside the king of improv TV.
He was funny and gracious and warm.
Love to Joy and his family," while Craig Ferguson expressed his sadnesssayingsimply, “Damn.
Regis Philbin was a friend and a mentor to me.
I will never forget his kindness and support.
He truly was a mensch.”
Even funnyman Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman) found Philbin’s character unmatched.
“I absolutely LOVED Regis Philbin.
I knew him to always be interested in everything, current, happy, funny, generous and sweet.
As wonderful a man as he was talented.
And, as this photos proves, he was up for anything!
I will never forget him and miss him very much.
RIP Regis,” hetweeted.
with Regis and Kellyfor three seasons before being joined by current co-host Ryan Seacrest.
The pair shared ajoint statementon their Instagram accounts mourning the loss of their friend and colleague.
“We are beyond saddened to learn about the loss of Regis Philbin.
Kelly and Ryan,” the post read.
