Kathie Lee Gifford is celebrating her longtime friend and former co-host, Regis Philbin, on what would have been his 91st birthday.
The TV legend died in July 2020 at the age of 88.Gifford took to Instagram to wish the late TV talk show host a happy birthday and share a black-and-white photo of the pair from their time on television.«I miss Regis every day.
But this is a particularly difficult day as we remember this amazing man who would have been 91,» Gifford, who co-hosted , with Philbin for 15 years before taking her talents to the show, wrote. «Sending love to Joy and the rest of their family as they celebrate an extraordinary man and life.»A post shared by Kathie Lee Gifford (@kathielgifford)Gifford has often spoken about her bond with Philbin and both their friendship and working relationship over the years.
After receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last April, star told ET that while no longer here, she knows Philbin was cheering her on as she had her name cemented in Hollywood history.«I thought about him yesterday,» Gifford said when she reflected on the big day. «And how sweet God was to let me have lunch with him two weeks before he passed.
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