Legendary TV host Regis Philbin has died at age 88
The beloved TV host and entertainer who holds the record for most hours in front of a television camera passed away of natural causes on Friday night, according to his family. He was most well known for being the host of TV shows Live! and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
On July 24, 2020, Philbin died of natural causes at the age of 88, one month before his 89th birthday.
I will always remember how much respect Regis Philbin showed to the wrestling world. I grew up watching Regis and Kathy Lee because that was my mom’s favorite show. Rest peacefully, Regis❤️ pic.twitter.com/nhRyK1E8as
— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) July 25, 2020
And here is a commercial for Regis doing a wrestling series on Channel 7 in NYC in 1985….classic pic.twitter.com/cw28hWIfbd
— Kris Zellner (@KrisZellner) July 25, 2020
Regis Philbin had lots of wrestlers on his show over the years. Here’s a fun clip of him trying to beat Yokozuna in tug of war. #RIPRegis
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) July 25, 2020
Regis Philbin selling the Sharpshooter from @BretHart. #RIPRegis pic.twitter.com/TXu03MjuF6
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) July 25, 2020