Did Kelly Ripa attend Regis Philbin funeral?
Did Kelly Ripa attend Regis Philbin funeral?
After Regis Philbin’s feud with Kelly Ripa, both on- and off- camera, Ripa had distanced herself from Philbin, for years until Philbin’s death in 2020. She was not even invited to attend, nor to speak at Philbin’s funeral, but was allowed to speak about Philbin’s legacy, on one of the tapings.
What did Kelly Ripa say about Regis Philbin in her book?
In her book, Ripa writes about her relationship with Philbin and shares that it was mostly professional and that there wasn’t much interaction off camera, but she does describe him as being “warm and friendly” as well as “a great storyteller.” Philbin also previously said the two lost touch when he left the show.
What did Kelly Ripa say about Regis Philbin’s death?
Ripa told People writing about working with Philbin, who died of natural causes at the age of 88 in 2020, was difficult. “I don’t want to feel like I’m slamming anyone or that I’m being disrespectful,” she told the publication. “But I also want people to know it was not a cakewalk.”
What did Kathie Lee Gifford say about Regis Philbin?
Gifford went on to praise Philbin — who died in July 2020 at age 88 — as “the best partner a person could ever, ever have, professionally.” She recalled Philbin’s wife, Joy, telling her that the last time the “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” host laughed was when they were all together two weeks before he died.
What is Kelly Ripa salary?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, she boasts an estimated net worth of $120 million. Forbes reported in 2018 that Kelly earns more than $20 million a year for hosting Live With Kelly and Ryan.
Did Regis and Kathy get along?
Kathie Lee Gifford is remembering her treasured friendship with former onscreen partner, Regis Philbin. In PEOPLE’s exclusive look at Wednesday’s episode of Tamron Hall, Gifford, 69, recalled how her friendship with her longtime co-host — who died at age 88 in July 2020 — grew over the years.
