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died In USA the first presenter of the American version of the show “Who wants to be a millionaire” Regis Philbin. As reported by CNN, he died in his sleep a month before his 89th birthday.

Philbin was born in new York on 25 August 1931. In 1999-2002 and 2009 he led the transfer of “Who wants to be a millionaire” and was even included in the Guinness book of records for the record for time spent in front of television cameras.

the Presenter also received a star on the walk of fame in Hollywood.

Condolences on the death of Philbin was expressed by the President of the United States Donald trump is on Twitter, he called the host “a fantastic person and friend.”

One of the greats in the history of television, Regis Philbin has passed on to even greater airwaves, at 88. He was a wonderful person and my friend. He kept telling me to run for President. Holds the record for “most live television”, and he did it well. Regis, we love you.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2020

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