Kathie Lee Gifford left Live With Regis and Kathie Lee to care for her ailing father. ... Apparently, that was by Gifford's design. She left the show to garner more privacy while she dealt with a family matter.

Why did Kathie Lee Gifford leave live show?

Kathie Lee Gifford spoke about why she decided to leave Today when she stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday. ... She added that her husband Frank Gifford's death in 2015 influenced her decision to leave the NBC morning show.

Did Regis and Kathie Lee get along?

Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford weren't just co-workers for 15 years, they remained extremely close friends until the iconic television personality died on Friday of natural causes. He was 88 years old. ... The show was a massive hit, thanks to Philbin and Gifford's natural chemistry.