(Noted News) — Funny and beloved, Regis Philbin, an iconic and charming television host, died on Friday, his family said in a statement to People Magazine. From 1985 until 2000, he co-hosted “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee” with Kathie Lee Gifford before co-hosting the show with Kelly Ripa.
Philbin also was host of the prime-time game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” which was one of the most popular television shows at that time.