Bobby Sherman, '60s teen heartthrob, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Bobby Sherman, an actor and singer who rose to teen idol status in the 1960s, has been diagnosed with cancer.
Sherman's wife Brigitte Poublon announced the diagnosis in a post to Facebook Tuesday and thanked his "cherished fans" for "remembering him." She did not specify the type of cancer.
"As many of you know, Bobby has been retired for some time and is no longer able to participate in cameos, sign autographs, or make appearances," wrote Poublon, who wed Sherman in 2011.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer," she continued. "During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy."
A rep for Sherman was not immediately available for comment.
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Sherman, 81, exemplified a classic California pop king. Hailing from Santa Monica, he charmed audiences with ballads like the gold-record-winning "Little Woman" and "Easy Come, Easy Go" and blended yacht rock with doo-wop sensibilities.
More Monkees than Beach Boys, his sound was not the only source of success for Sherman. His heartthrob look and singing chops also landed him on several television shows. In 1968, he made his debut on "Here Come the Brides," a Western comedy series.
He was later cast as the house singer on the ABC variety show "Shindig!" and appeared in several cameos on "The Patridge Family" and "The Love Boat."
For Sherman, teen stardom represented only a first act. In the 1990s he left entertainment to become a paramedic and work with local law enforcement, teaching first aid to recruits at the Los Angeles Police Department Academy, according to a 1993 profile of him in The Los Angeles Times.
He later became a technical reserve officer for the department.
"Thank you so much for still remembering him," Sherman's wife concluded in her statement. "We really appreciate it."
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