with People magazine, they explained he died of natural causes on 24 July, just weeks before his 89th birthday.‘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,’ it read.‘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.’Following the sad news, heartbroken famous pals and fans flocked to social media to share their memories of the host.US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
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