In a messaged shared with People, Regis’ family confirmed: ‘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.‘His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him – for his warmth, his legendary sense of humour, 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 and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss.’US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had lead tributes to the broadcasting icon, hailing a ‘TV legacy that will likely go un-matched.’‘Regis was a good broadcaster, a good broadcaster, a good friend and a tremendous.
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