Regis Philbin — best known as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Live! with Regis and Kelly — has died at 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,” read a family statement that was first reported by People Magazine.“We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss.” TV host Regis Philbin dead at 88 News of the legendary personality’s death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry with celebrities and prominent figures taking to social media to pay tribute to him almost.