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Jimmy Kimmel called Philbin "a great broadcaster, a good friend and a tremendous amount of fun."
Hollywood is mourning the death of Regis Philbin after the iconic television personality died on Saturday.
"We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday," his family said in a statement.
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View StoryPhilbin was best known for hosting "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee," "Live! With Regis and Kelly," and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
Celebrities shared their heartfelt tributes to the legend online, as Hoda Kotb posted a picture of Philbin with her former "Today" co-host Kathie Lee Gifford and the caption, "Heartbroken. We will miss you Regis."
Gifford paid tribute as well, writing, "REGIS. There will never be another."
Jimmy Kimmel called Philbin "a great broadcaster, a good friend and a tremendous amount of fun. He leaves behind a beautiful family and a TV legacy that will likely go unmatched."
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Rinna tweeted, "The end of an era. A great friend and mentor. I will never forget your generosity of spirit sweet Regis. You changed my life and I will never forget the lessons you taught me. You showed me how to fly. May you Rest In Peace with the angels."
Actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell shared an interview clip from when Philbin appeared on her talk show back in 1997. "He was a lovely man #RIPRegisPhilbin," she wrote.
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest released a joint statement on Instagram.
"We are beyond saddened to learn about the loss of Regis Philbin," the statement read. "He was the ultimate class act, bringing his laughter and joy into our homes everyday on Live for more than 23 years. We were beyond lucky to have him as a mentor in our careers and aspire everyday to fill his shoes on the show. We send our deepest love and condolences to his family and hope they can find some comfort in knowing he left the world a better place. - Kelly and Ryan."
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