Katie Couric: “I am very sad to hear this news. The beloved television presenter Regis Philbin died on July 24. He was 88 years old … Sending love and strength to his family and friends. #Restinpeace #regisphilbin”
Ross Mathews: “Seeing #RegisPhilbin as a child was very influential. His easy nature, storytelling, and roaring sense of humor made me want to be like him. We met in the early 2000s and told him that we had always wanted to meet him. He smiled, shook my hand, and said, “Well, now you have.” A class act.
Bret Michaels: “My condolences to the family and friends of #RegisPhilbin. I had the honor of being in LIVE multiple times including her last week of episodes with the song #FarewellToRegis. Regis was always amazing and the best. He will be missed. “
Maria Shriver: “Regis was a legendary figure on television. There was no one like him. I loved watching him. He was always awake, always genuine, always real. God bless Regis. #Ripregis #RegisPhilbin”
Billy Bush: “He never rehearsed his opening. He once told the story. What happened that night the next morning was an outrageously fun event. He was simply the best. I respected and admired him more than anyone in the business. He was my number one. I will miss this great man, talent and friend. #Halloffame #legend #RIPRegis “
Holly Robinson Peete: “Truly the end of an era”.
