This morning, Regis Philbin announced to his co-host Kelly Ripa and his audience that he will be having triple heart bypass surgery later this week. He said he's been having chest pain and shortness of breath and "all those little symptoms you hear about". Reg, 75, would've preferred an angioplasty, he said, but there's too much plaque build-up in his arteries so major surgery is necessary. To lighten the mood, Kelly offered to be Regis' nurse and give him sponge baths.It's not yet clear who is going to fill in for Regis, or for how long. It will probably be a rotating list of celebrity hosts. I can only hope that David Letterman will make an appearance or two- since Regis was so supportive and filled in for him when he had his quintuple bypass 7 years ago.
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3-12-2007 @ 4:24PM
MacGuffin said...
I'm having a tooth removed next week, would Kelly be willing to come over and give me sponge baths? My recovery is expected to be several weeks in length.
Seriously, best wishes to Regis to a safe surgery and a successful recovery.
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3-12-2007 @ 6:16PM
Y.L.G said...
We love you Regis - From all of us here in Canada, wish you a speedy recovery. Our whole staff watches you every day, and are rooting for you! You'll be back before you know it! Best Best Regards
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3-12-2007 @ 10:52PM
Richard F. Paluzzi said...
I wish there was some way to convey to Regis that all of us who consider themselves part of the Notre Dame family wish him God speed.
Regis -- you are in our prayers and our thoughts. We luv ya man.
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3-13-2007 @ 4:19PM
sylvia said...
regis you in my prayers get well soon , your in my thoughts
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3-13-2007 @ 4:20PM
sylvia said...
regis your in my thoughts and prayers get well soon
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3-14-2007 @ 9:50AM
Sheila said...
We wish Regis the very best of health and a speedy recovery! He is adored by so many fans...can't wait to see him back on the air after he is all rested up!
Sheila
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3-14-2007 @ 2:38PM
Paul Golf said...
Regis,
As you undergo your bypass today, I will be having an angioplasty and stint placement at roughly the same time.
I wish you all the best and the grace of God in your surgery and recovery.
Paul Golf
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3-14-2007 @ 11:42PM
Fay Pierson said...
Regis, I wish you a speedy recovery. You bring a ray of sunshine and joy into my life every weekday morning. You'll come through this surgery just fine
because you are Regis.
Fondest wishes
Fay Pierson
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3-19-2007 @ 11:14PM
janice said...
regis i wish you a speedy recovery, my prayers and thoughts are with you
janice
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3-24-2007 @ 8:42AM
mmiddleton said...
PLEASE GET WELL, SOON YOU ARE MISSED!
LOVE MARVIN AND REGINA MIDDLETON
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