Veteran American broadcaster Regis Philbin has died at the age of 88, a family statement says.
The talk show host, actor and presenter started work in TV in the mid-50s, and became famous with the national talk show "Live! with Regis", first with Kathie Lee Gifford, then Kelly Ripa.
He announced in 2011 he was retiring from the weekday show, after he had hosted it for more than 25 years.
He also presented the US version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Iconic US TV host Regis Philbin dies at 88
The talk show host, actor and presenter started work in TV in the mid-50s, and became famous with the national talk show "Live! with Regis", first with Kathie Lee Gifford, then Kelly Ripa.
He announced in 2011 he was retiring from the weekday show, after he had hosted it for more than 25 years.
He also presented the US version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Iconic US TV host Regis Philbin dies at 88
