Obituary of Regis Philbin

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Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin (born August 25th, 1931 in New York City, New York) was a TV Personality who was best known for being the co-hosting the American TV talk show "Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee". Regis died on July 25th, 2020 and his death was reportedly because of natural causes. He was 88 years old.

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Regis Philbin Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Philbin, Regis
    • Common Name: Regis Philbin
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: August 25, 1931
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Reege, Mr. Bow-tie, Mister Philbin
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Regis's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Regis Francis Xavier Philbin
    • Father: Francis Philbin
    • Mother: Filomena Philbin (née Boscia)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joy Philbin (née Senese, married 1 March 1970-2020, his death)
      • Catherine "Kay" Faylen (married 1957-divorced 1968)
    • Son(s):
      • Daniel Philbin (1967)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Amy Philbin (born 1961)
      • Joanna Philbin (born March 19, 1973)
      • J. J. Philbin (born August 30, 1974)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 25 2020 at age 88
  • Place: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
  • Interment: Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on August 25th Born in 1931 Born in New York Died in 2020 Died at age 88 Died from Natural causes

Regis's Notable Roles:

  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Quotable Quotes:

"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. "

"It must be jelly cause jam don't shake like that."

"Relax. They're not going to kill us. They're going to TRY and kill us. And that is a very different thing."

"I had a blocked artery. The great thing about it was that all the people sitting at home, watching on the couch, feeling the same thing... got up and called the doctor. I still get letters thanking me for saving people's lives." (IMDB)

"He was one of the most popular and influential TV hosts of all time, and his death is still coming to mind. (V)"

Is Mr. Regis Philbin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Related Links:

Regis Philbin on Wikipedia.org
Regis Philbin at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-05-24 08:43:02
Author: Stan
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