Legendary Television Host Regis Philbin Dies!
Regis Philbin dies at 88-years-old on Saturday in Connecticut. Read on for details…
CelebNHealth247.com reports that the iconic TV host, actor, singer, and all-around media personality who was once dubbed “the hardest working man in showbiz” Regis Philbin dies.
The legendary television host Regis died early Saturday after suffering a heart attack at his home, possibly the one in Connecticut, although, we have not confirmed that with the family at this point.
It had been known that Regis ha been battling heart disease for a while now — even having an angioplasty done in the ’90s, not to mention a triple bypass surgery in 2007. Up until last year, Regis had said he was feeling relatively healthy in retirement.
His family released a statement following his passing:
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 incredible support over his 60-year career.
At 3:30 pm on Saturday, the Medical Examiner confirmed that Regis died from heart disease. He was pronounced dead Saturday at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT.
President Trump took to social media following this news of Philbin death:
One of the greats in the history of television, Regis Philbin has passed on to even greater airwaves, at 88. He was a fantastic person and my friend. He kept telling me to run for President. Holds the record for ‘most live television’, and he did it well. Regis, we love you…
#RIPRegis Ous condolences goes out to his family.
