Born in The Bronx, he grew as a popular entertainer. Regis Philbin died today after decades developing into a legend to so many generations.He enjoyed playing golf, but was also brave enough to serve in the military.
Regis Francis Xavier Philbin was an American media personality, an actor, and singer, known for hosting talk and game shows. Having been called "the hardest working man in show business", Philbin holds the Guinness World Record for the most hours on USA.
The beloved longtime TV host of programs such as "Live with Regis and Kelly!" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Passed away today. He was 88.
He was the host with the most. A most joyful, most entertaining, most unpredictable, and one of the most amazing careers ever.
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Also: Some early Thanksgiving episodes, and the American Music Awards.
`His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him – for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about,` the Philbin family shares with PEOPLE in an exclusive statement
"His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him," his family said in a statement.