Danny Philbin is television personality Regis Philbin's second son from his first marriage. Philbin and his wife, Judy, have reportedly had marital and financial difficulties since his spinal cord defect required the amputation of both of his legs.National Enquirer: Son's Wife Begs Regis For Help (December 29, 2008)

PerezHilton reported on February 24, 2009, that Danny Philbin attempted suicide by taking pills after he and his wife split. He was rushed to the hospital and admitted to Loma Linda's psychiatric ward.PerezHilton: Regis Philbin's Son Tries To Kill Himself (February 24, 2009) The following week, Hilton reported that Danny Philbin had filed a restraining order against his wife and accused her of plans to blackmail Regis Philbin.Perez Hilton: Blackmail! More Regis Family Drama (March 5, 2009)

Danny Philbin's wife, Judy, reportedly disclosed to the National Enquirer that she had an affair after her husband told her to because his disability kept him from being a "complete husband." After her affair, Philbin was said to have engaged in a "jealous rage," breaking windows and other objects in the house with a baseball bat and then overdosing on pills. He was admitted to the Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center psychiatric ward. Philbin also made claims that his wife was trying to extort money from his father, Regis Philbin.PerezHilton: Regis Philbin's Son Tries To Kill Himself (February 24, 2009)

Our finances have gotten so bad we had to file for debt consolidation, and we barely have enough money to eat. Sometimes we have to borrow money from friends to buy food!—Judy PhilbinPerez Hilton: Regis Philbin's Son is Broke (December 29, 2008)

To make ends meet, Danny has taken odd jobs. He worked for a while at a bookstore and more recently, he’s been working 12-hour days making decorated light switch covers to sell at weekend craft fairs. But at this point, we don't even have enough money to pay the $70 fee for a booth at a craft fair!—Judy PhilbinPerez Hilton: Regis Philbin's Son is Broke (December 29, 2008)

Danny is also hurting emotionally, but he just won't open up to his father. I hope Regis reads this story in The ENQUIRER and reaches out to his son. Danny needs him now more than ever.—Judy PhilbinNational Enquirer: Son's Wife Begs Regis For Help (December 29, 2008)