The family of legendary television presenter Regis Philbin continues to mourn his loss after his death on Friday at the age of 88. On Monday, in a statement provided to We weeklyPhilbin’s family broke their silence, thanking their fans for the outpouring of love and support they have received since news of his death broke over the weekend.
In a statement from a spokesman for the Philbin family, the family said they are “overwhelmed by the outpouring of love” they have received in recent days. After news of Philbin’s death was reported, longtime TV presenter fans have been turning to social media to send their condolences to the family and pay tribute. The family statement requested that those who wish to “honor Regis’ memory” be able to make a “donation to http://foodbanknyc.org/, to help people in need in their beloved New York, especially in their hometown of The Bronx. Thanks. “
Born in the Bronx, New York, on August 23, 1931, Philbin graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 with a degree in sociology. He would continue to serve in the US Navy before landing his first job in the entertainment industry in 1955, working as a page for the Tonight’s show. He hosted his first talk show in San Diego in the early 1960s, and in 1967, his national career began when he became Joey Bishop’s partner on The Joey Bishop Show. He would continue to pave his talk show career while also hosting game shows in the 1970s before returning to New York in the 1980s. It was there in New York that he began organizing Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee, a talk show that he continued to host until his retirement in 2011.
On Friday, July 24, at the age of 88, Philbin passed away. Her family confirmed her death in a statement just a day later, stating that “they are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night from natural causes, a month before his 89th birthday.” The family remembered Philbin “for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his unique ability to make every day something worth talking about.” They also asked for privacy.
Given his close ties to Notre Dame and the South Bend area, a funeral for Philbin will be held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, university spokesman Dennis Brown confirmed. South Bend Tribune Sunday. He will then be buried in the Cedar Grove Cemetery on campus. A date for the services has not yet been announced.
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