Legendary television hostRegis Philbin has passed awayat the age of 88,Peopleconfirms.
Philbin is perhaps best known for his co-hosting role onLive!
with Regis and Kathie Lee, sitting beside beloved formerTodayShowfourth hour staple, Kathie Lee Gifford.
Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.
I Timothy 6:12 LORD, give us the strength we need to persevere on our journey.
Hold us up by Your righteous right hand and deliver us from despair."
For her part, the hostess with the infectious laugh said, “Everybody loves Regis.”
She also toldCloser Weekly, “He’s such a sweetheart.
I love him to pieces.”
The pair continued to spend time together in the years following their ABC gig.
Apparently, the chemistry between Philbin and Gifford was instant they first met working together onThe Morning Showin 1985.
Philbin was also by her side when Gifford’s husband passed away five years ago.
Was in the 15 years I spent with you, from 1985 to 2000.
We stayed friends throughout the entire game and it was a lot of fun" (viaDeadline).
And since I’ve seen the first one, I know you’re going to be a great success.
I really mean it.
Gifford said she would be spending time with Philbin and his wife that summer.
