Bobby Sherman, Iconic Teen Idol of the 60s and 70s, Passes Away at 81
Bobby Sherman, renowned for his music and philanthropy, died at 81 after battling Stage 4 cancer, leaving a legacy in entertainment and community service.
Overview
- Bobby Sherman, a prominent teen idol of the 1960s and '70s, passed away at the age of 81 after a battle with Stage 4 cancer.
- His wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, announced his death on social media, with confirmation from family friend John Stamos.
- Sherman co-founded the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation in Ghana, focusing on education and welfare for children in need.
- He achieved four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and was named LAPD’s Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999.
- Sherman leaves behind his wife, two sons, and six grandchildren, remembered for his contributions to music and community service.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame Bobby Sherman's death with a focus on his legacy as a teen idol and later contributions as a CPR teacher. They emphasize personal anecdotes, such as his wife's heartfelt message, while subtly highlighting his struggles with cancer. The tone is respectful, reflecting nostalgia and admiration for his multifaceted life.
Sherman disclosed his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
Bobby Sherman, a popular teen idol of the 1960s and '70s, passed away at the age of 81 after battling cancer.
Brigitte Poublon Sherman confirmed her husband's death on social media.
Sherman co-founded the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation in Ghana, providing education, health, and welfare programs to children in need.
His wife announced the death and shared a heartfelt message about their life together, which was later posted on Instagram by a family friend.
He starred in two television series, "Here Come the Brides" and "Getting Together."
He had six albums on the Billboard 200 chart, with "Here Comes Bobby" spending 48 weeks on the chart and peaking at No. 10, while also achieving three consecutive gold albums.
Sherman released over 100 songs from 1962 to 1976, with seven reaching the Top 40, including four Top 10 hits in 1969-70 after a string of noncharting singles in the mid-1960s.
Sherman achieved four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Bobby Sherman has passed away at the age of 81.
After his music career, he became a certified emergency medical technician and instructor for the LAPD.
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"…Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me," has died, his wife said in a statement posted to social media."
CBS News·7d·"…Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died."
ABC News·7d·"…Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died."
NBC News·7d·"…Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage."
USA TODAY·7d·"…Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died."
Associated Press·7d·"…He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart."
Deadline·7d·FAQ
Bobby Sherman was known for hit singles such as 'Little Woman', 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me', and 'Easy Come, Easy Go'. He also gained fame for his role in the TV series 'Here Come the Brides'.
Bobby Sherman co-founded the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation in Ghana, which focuses on education and welfare for children in need.
Despite his fame and success, Bobby Sherman led a somewhat reclusive personal life due to his shyness and the pressures of being in the spotlight, which limited his social interactions and friendships.
Bobby Sherman was named the Los Angeles Police Department’s Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999, highlighting his contributions beyond music and acting.
Bobby Sherman is survived by his wife Brigitte Poublon Sherman, two sons, and six grandchildren.
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