Regis Philbin passes away at 88

The world’s most famous TV host is no more. Regis Philbin passed away on Friday night due to natural causes at the age of 88.

“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. We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss,” the Philbin family said in a statement.

Philbin, who was the morning TV show host for Live and the hit game show, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, had been appearing on TV since his teenage years. Known for being a good listener, Philbin was considered one of the best interviewers; “You just don’t go to the next question and you don’t jump all over the guest. You let them be the star of whatever time they have with you,” he used to say.

Philbin is also known for his countless appearances on television shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Ugly Betty, Seinfeld and 30 Rock, just to name a few. He had won several awards during his lifetime for being an outstanding talk show host.

Rest in peace, Regis Philbin.