'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 wrote.
The TV legend, a household name during his ever-present, six-decade career on the small screen, died Friday of natural causes at 88.
Philbin's family confirmed the news of Philbin's death in a statement sent Saturday by his representative, Lewis Kay. Philbin, embraced by millions for a less-polished familiarity and brisk speaking style that seemed more neighborhood than Hollywood, was a dominant TV force in daytime for more than two decades, co-hosting"Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee" and"Live With Regis and Kelly." He briefly became the king of prime time, too, as host of ABC's game-show phenomenon"Who Wants to Be A Millionaire.
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