The actress previously worked with RegisPhilbin after taking over for Kathie Lee Gifford in 2001....For many years, Ripa and Philbin worked together until he stepped down and was then replaced with Michael Strahan.
RegisPhilbin, who got his start on The Tonight Show back in the 50s and was possibly the best known for Live!...With Regis and Kathie Lee and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, has died at the age of 88.