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Regis Philbin: The TV personality's life and career in photos

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Longtime TV host Regis Philbin has died at age 88. The media personality is best known for "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee," which later became "Live! with Regis and Kelly." Take a look at his life and career in pictures.
Longtime TV host Regis Philbin has died at age 88. The media personality is best known for "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee," which later became "Live! with Regis and Kelly." Take a look at his life and career in pictures.
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ABC late-night host Joey Bishop, at right, is joined by his foil Regis Philbin as they stroll up Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood on Sept. 8, 1967.
ABC late-night host Joey Bishop, at right, is joined by his foil Regis Philbin as they stroll up Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood on Sept. 8, 1967.
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Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford react during a WABC-TV broadcast of "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee" on Sept. 8, 1988, in New York.
Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford react during a WABC-TV broadcast of "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee" on Sept. 8, 1988, in New York.
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Talk-show host Regis Philbin gets a hug from Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz during a live broadcast of ABC's "Live! With Regis and Kathy Lee," a tribute to Regis' 30 years on the air, on May 15, 1992, in New York.
Talk-show host Regis Philbin gets a hug from Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz during a live broadcast of ABC's "Live! With Regis and Kathy Lee," a tribute to Regis' 30 years on the air, on May 15, 1992, in New York.
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A 1994 portrait of talk-show host Regis Philbin.
A 1994 portrait of talk-show host Regis Philbin.
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Hugh Grant, left, is interviewed by Regis Philbin, center, and Kathie Lee Gifford on the set of "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee" on July 14, 1995.
Hugh Grant, left, is interviewed by Regis Philbin, center, and Kathie Lee Gifford on the set of "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee" on July 14, 1995.
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Regis Philbin, a Notre Dame graduate, waves to the crowd after receiving an honorary degree during Notre Dame's 154th commencement exercises on May 16, 1999, in South Bend, Indiana.
Regis Philbin, a Notre Dame graduate, waves to the crowd after receiving an honorary degree during Notre Dame's 154th commencement exercises on May 16, 1999, in South Bend, Indiana.
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Doug Van Gundy, left, of Marlington, West Virginia, a $250,000 winner on ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," is presented with his quarter-million dollar check by Regis Philbin on Aug. 23, 1999.
Doug Van Gundy, left, of Marlington, West Virginia, a $250,000 winner on ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," is presented with his quarter-million dollar check by Regis Philbin on Aug. 23, 1999.
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"Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" host Regis Philbin tosses out the first pitch of the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins game on March 7, 2000, at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida.
"Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" host Regis Philbin tosses out the first pitch of the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins game on March 7, 2000, at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida.
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Texas Gov. George W. Bush, then the Republican presidential nominee , gives the "Hook 'em horns" sign of Texas while appearing on "Live! With Regis" with host Regis Philbin and guest co-host Susan Hawk of "Survivor" in New York on Sept. 20, 2000.
Texas Gov. George W. Bush, then the Republican presidential nominee , gives the "Hook 'em horns" sign of Texas while appearing on "Live! With Regis" with host Regis Philbin and guest co-host Susan Hawk of "Survivor" in New York on Sept. 20, 2000.
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Regis Philbin shares a laugh with new co-host Kelly Ripa during a broadcast of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" on Feb. 5, 2001, in New York. Ripa, who is known for her role on ABC soap opera "All My Children," replaced Kathie Lee Gifford, who left the show in July 2000.
Regis Philbin shares a laugh with new co-host Kelly Ripa during a broadcast of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" on Feb. 5, 2001, in New York. Ripa, who is known for her role on ABC soap opera "All My Children," replaced Kathie Lee Gifford, who left the show in July 2000.
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Regis Philbin and his wife, Joy, attend an American Cancer Society gala fundraiser in Philbin's honor on May 7, 2001, in New York City.
Regis Philbin and his wife, Joy, attend an American Cancer Society gala fundraiser in Philbin's honor on May 7, 2001, in New York City.
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Regis Philbin at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for Variety's 50th anniversary salute to Army Archerd in Beverly Hills on April 26, 2002.
Regis Philbin at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for Variety's 50th anniversary salute to Army Archerd in Beverly Hills on April 26, 2002.
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Regis Philbin gets a kiss from wife Joy after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 10, 2003, in Los Angeles.
Regis Philbin gets a kiss from wife Joy after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 10, 2003, in Los Angeles.
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Regis Philbin checks out the new Mini Cooper convertible at a media preview of the New York International Auto Show on April 7, 2004.
Regis Philbin checks out the new Mini Cooper convertible at a media preview of the New York International Auto Show on April 7, 2004.
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Regis Philbin, right, and Kelly Ripa pose with one of their Relly Awards on the set of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" on Sept. 16, 2004.
Regis Philbin, right, and Kelly Ripa pose with one of their Relly Awards on the set of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" on Sept. 16, 2004.
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Regis Philbin attends a film premiere on Oct. 30, 2005, in New York.
Regis Philbin attends a film premiere on Oct. 30, 2005, in New York.
Stephen Chernin, AP
Regis Philbin, left, is presented with a lifetime achievement award by Jimmy Kimmel at the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on June 20, 2008.
Regis Philbin, left, is presented with a lifetime achievement award by Jimmy Kimmel at the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on June 20, 2008.
Matt Sayles, AP
TV legend Regis Philbin, longtime host of "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," died of natural causes July 24 at age 88. Philbin, who had years of experience in local morning talk, teamed up with Kathie Lee Johnson (later Gifford) in 1985 on “The Morning Show” in New York. Their success led to national syndication in 1988 and a new name, “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee.” Philbin stayed with the show for 20 years, gaining  a new partner in Kelly Ripa. ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” was a two-week 1999 prime-time event that became a national phenomenon. Over the years, Philbin logged more than 15,000 hours on the air, earning him recognition in the Guinness World Records for the most broadcast hours by a TV personality, a record that still stands.
TV legend Regis Philbin, longtime host of "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," died of natural causes July 24 at age 88. Philbin, who had years of experience in local morning talk, teamed up with Kathie Lee Johnson (later Gifford) in 1985 on “The Morning Show” in New York. Their success led to national syndication in 1988 and a new name, “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee.” Philbin stayed with the show for 20 years, gaining  a new partner in Kelly Ripa. ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” was a two-week 1999 prime-time event that became a national phenomenon. Over the years, Philbin logged more than 15,000 hours on the air, earning him recognition in the Guinness World Records for the most broadcast hours by a TV personality, a record that still stands.
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Regis Philbin reads a newspaper in his office before taping an episode of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" in New York on Oct. 28, 2011.
Regis Philbin reads a newspaper in his office before taping an episode of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" in New York on Oct. 28, 2011.
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Regis Philbin promotes his book "How I Got This Way" at Barnes & Noble on Nov. 15, 2011, in New York City.
Regis Philbin promotes his book "How I Got This Way" at Barnes & Noble on Nov. 15, 2011, in New York City.
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Regis Philbin, center, and Kelly Ripa, right, on the set during Philbin's final show of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York.
Regis Philbin, center, and Kelly Ripa, right, on the set during Philbin's final show of "Live! With Regis and Kelly" on Nov. 18, 2011, in New York.
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Regis Philbin and Joy Philbin attend the Carmen Marc Valvo Spring 2014 show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sept. 6, 2013, in New York.
Regis Philbin and Joy Philbin attend the Carmen Marc Valvo Spring 2014 show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sept. 6, 2013, in New York.
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Marie Osmond, from left, Regis Philbin and Tom Bergeron play Password Puzzle at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 26, 2015, in Burbank, Calif.
Marie Osmond, from left, Regis Philbin and Tom Bergeron play Password Puzzle at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 26, 2015, in Burbank, Calif.
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Harry Belafonte and Regis Philbin speak at Greenwich Film Festival's Changemaker Honoree Gala at L'Escale Restaurant on June 6, 2015, in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Harry Belafonte and Regis Philbin speak at Greenwich Film Festival's Changemaker Honoree Gala at L'Escale Restaurant on June 6, 2015, in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Joy Philbin and Regis Philbin attend the "Always at The Carlyle" premiere on May 8, 2018, in New York City.
Joy Philbin and Regis Philbin attend the "Always at The Carlyle" premiere on May 8, 2018, in New York City.
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