
Ex-teen idol dead: 60s heartthrob star Bobby Sherman dies aged 81 after cancer battle as John Stamos leads tributes
TEEN idol from the 60s, Bobby Sherman, has died aged at 81 after a brave battle with cancer.
The actor and singer passed away on Tuesday morning from stage four cancer at his home in Encino, L.A.
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Bobby's wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman and friend John Stamos paid a joint tribute to him on Instagram calling him "brave, gentle, and full of light".
Fellow actor John Stamos wrote: "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman.
"This is from his wife, my friend, Brigette:"
Bobby's heartbroken wife continued: "It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman.
"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.
"I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me.
"That's who Bobby was—brave, gentle, and full of light.
"As he rested, I read him fan letters from all over the world—words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished.
"He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye. And yes, he still found time to crack well-timed jokes—Bobby had a wonderful, wicked sense of humor.
"It never left him. He could light up a room with a look, a quip, or one of his classic, one-liners."
Bobby's widow added how he was known across the globe for his music, including hits such as Julie, Do Ya Love Me, Easy Come, Easy Go, and Little Woman.
He also starred in movie classic Here Come the Brides.
Other credits included Getting Together, The Mod Squad, Emergency! and Murder She Wrote.
Brigitte added: "But to those who truly knew him, Bobby was something much more.
"He was a man of service. He traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers for the back of an ambulance, becoming an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD. He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like—quiet, selfless, and deeply human."
Bobby leaves behind two sons, Tyler and Christopher, as well as six grandchildren.
"He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart," continued Brigitte.
"And though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy—his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission.
"Thank you to every fan who ever sang along, who ever wrote a letter, who ever sent love his way. He felt it. Rest gently, my love.
"With gratitude and love, Brigitte Poublon Sherman.'
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