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By the end of the decade, the show, renamedLive!

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With Regis and Kathie Lee,became nationally syndicated with millions of viewers.

Its believed that nobody has hosted more hours on camera than him.

It is hard to say goodbye to someone whose smile and laugh greeted us so often.

Regis Philbin, thank you for bringing a sense of fun and normalcy to our lives.

He leaves behind a beautiful family and a TV legacy that will likely go unmatched.

Nothing will ever top Regis and@KathieLGiffordas a morning show.

We will miss you regis pic.twitter.com/kB8oag8BFO

The end of an era.

A great friend and mentor.

When he retired I lost interest in television.

Philbins formerLive!co-hosts, Gifford and Ripa, also addressed his passing.

There will never be another.

We are beyond saddened to learn about the loss of Regis Philbin.