Tearful Kelly Ripa Recalls Learning of Regis Philbin’s Death
For Kelly Ripa, Regis Philbin seemed like someone who would live forever.
However, as fans around the world learned over the weekend, the legendary TV host died at 88 years old following an iconic career spanning decades.
"We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday," the Philbin family said in a statement to E! News on Saturday.
"His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him–for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about.
We thank his fans and admirers for their...
