NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: TV personality Regis Philbin visits the SiriusXM Studios on March 18, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S.
Savenok/Getty Images) Philbin became the host of "Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee" in 1988.Then in 2001, "Live! with Regis and Kelly," co-starring Kelly Ripa was launched.
Philbin later departed from the show in 2011. AdvertisementFrom 1999 until 2002, Philbin hosted the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Philbin is survived by his wife, Joy Senese Philbin..