News Kathie Lee Gifford on ‘precious’ last visit with Regis Philbin shortly before his death July 27, 2020 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY Comments Off on Kathie Lee Gifford on ‘precious’ last visit with Regis Philbin shortly before his death Kathie Lee Gifford is reflecting on the last time she saw Regis Philbin before his death, during an appearance on the "Today" show.