Just one month shy of his 89th birthday, longtime TV personality, and man of faith, Regis Philbin has passed away.

With a career that has spanned over 60 years, Philbin is famously known for hosting game shows such as ABC’s “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” as well as a number of Miss America Pageants. He was also the host on the nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live With Regis and Kathie Lee,” where he co-hosted with Kathie Lee Gifford for 15 years.

Born as Regis Francis Xavier Philbin on August 25, 1931, the TV host grew up in the Bronx, New York. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Notre Dame in 1953, Philbin served two years in the Navy and then launched a career in entertainment.

The New York Native spent most of his life in entertainment and was a seasoned actor, singer, and nightclub comedian before he emerged to fame in the late 1960s. According to Guinness World Records, the entertainer has spent more than 16,000 hours on U.S television, which is more than anyone else in history.

When Philbin became the host of the prime-time game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” no one expected that it would briefly become the most popular show at the turn of the century. The program aired as often as five times a week, and it generated $1 billion in revenue in just the first two years of its airing.

Philbin has been nominated for 37 Daytime Emmy Awards throughout his career and has won six. He was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the Television Academy Hall of Fame, and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.

He credits his Catholic education for shaping him into the man he was. He attended Catholic schools growing up and was even named after Regis Catholic High School in New York. Even after all of his success, Philbin remained a regular benefactor to the Catholic schools he attended, particularly his high school. He provided scholarships to students annually and donated $500,000 for auditorium renovations. The TV host also made it a priority to give his winnings from game shows to the school.

Throughout his career and life, Philbin has faced challenges, but in an interview with the St. Anthony Messenger, Philbin said that when challenges arise, “you’ve just got to do a little prayer and hope for the best. I think your religion strengthens you in that regard.”

As Social media tributes continue to roll in for the TV personality, former co-host Kathie Lee Gifford delivered a heartfelt tribute on Instagram to her friend.

“I smile knowing somewhere in Heaven, at this very moment, he’s making someone laugh,” she wrote. “It brings me great comfort, knowing that he had a personal relationship with his Lord that brought him great peace.

“There has never been anyone like him,” Gifford said. “And there never will be.”