host Jimmy Kimmel also tweeted a tribute, calling Philbin “a great broadcaster, a good friend and a tremendous amount of fun. He leaves behind a beautiful family and a TV legacy that will likely go unmatched.”
Regis was a great broadcaster, a good friend and a tremendous amount of fun. He leaves behind a beautiful family and a TV legacy that will likely go unmatched. Regis, I hope our friend Rickles met you at the pearly gates with open arms and a slew of the insults you loved so muchComedian Billy Eichner wrote that Philbin was “a real icon,” and that “nothing will ever top Regis and Kathie Lee Gifford as a morning show.
This one hurts. A staple in our household growing up, his joy was infectious and his hosting skills among the greatest I’ve ever seen. Whether on “Live” or leading “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” he was always captivating & hilarious.
This is a tribute from a classy, professional, respectful past co-host. Thank you, KathieLGifford.
PamplinFilmCo Very sad, May he RIP, nice person.
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