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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Stamos Says Goodbye To Friend Who Shared The Spotlight: 'From One Ex Teen Idol To Another'
, the iconic 1960s teen heartthrob who captivated millions with his voice, charm, and screen presence, and a close friend of , has died at the age of 81. The singer and actor was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments, including his wife of 29 years, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, who shared a moving tribute to her husband on social media, joined by fellow entertainer John Stamos. Bobby Sherman passed away from stage 4 cancer at his home in Encino, Los Angeles. 'From one ex teen idol, to another, rest in peace Bobby Sherman,' Stamos wrote in the heartfelt post, reflecting on the life of a man whose career, and personal legacy, left a lasting impact. In her tribute, Brigitte remembered Bobby not just as a pop sensation and television star, but as a devoted partner, a loving father and grandfather, and a man of service. '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,' she wrote. 'I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming.' Even in his final days, Brigitte said Bobby remained strong, witty, and full of the same light that once made fans swoon across the globe. She read fan letters to him from around the world, sharing words of love and gratitude that reminded him just how cherished he was. 'He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye,' she recalled, adding that his signature sense of humor never faded. Beyond the spotlight, Sherman found a second calling in public service, trading red carpets for emergency vehicles when he became an EMT and later trained with the LAPD. According to Brigitte, he 'saved lives' and became a quiet example of 'real heroism.' Sherman is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren. 'He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart,' Brigitte wrote. 'Though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy, his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission.' The news of Sherman's passing hit home for many who grew up with his music and posters on their walls. Social media quickly filled with emotional tributes from fans who remembered him not only as a star, but as a formative figure in their youth. Many recalled their earliest memories of Bobby's music and charm. One fan shared, 'So sad… I remember my older sisters had those 45s back in the day,' while another admitted, 'Had a big crush on him back in the day! RIP Bobby!' Several reflected on how deeply the loss hit them, with messages like, 'Noooooo. This was my first celebrity crush,' and 'My childhood crush. I'm heartbroken.' Others expressed sympathy directly toward John Stamos, with one user writing, 'I am so sorry for your loss @johnstamos. Sending hugs to you right now.' The wave of grief was accompanied by heartfelt blessings such as, 'So very sorry, may his memory be eternal,' and 'I was a huge fan of his!' Though Bobby Sherman may be gone, the outpouring of affection from fans proves that his voice, charm, and impact on pop culture will never be forgotten. Sherman wasn't just a pop star, he was a cultural force, a television favorite, and, in a remarkable twist, a real-life hero. Following his passing at the age of 81, fans and fellow celebrities are reflecting on the wide-ranging legacy of a man who embodied charm, compassion, and service in every chapter of his life. Sherman skyrocketed to fame in the late 1960s with a string of hit singles that captured the hearts of millions. His songs, like 'Little Woman,' 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me,' and 'Easy Come, Easy Go," became radio staples and cemented his status as one of the decade's biggest teen idols. With his signature smile and clean-cut image, Sherman quickly became a fan favorite, regularly gracing the covers of teen magazines and packing concert venues with screaming admirers. His ability to connect with young audiences through both music and media made him a household name. As fans and peers alike continue to reflect on Bobby Sherman's life and contributions, Stamos' simple but powerful message speaks volumes, 'From one ex teen idol to another. Rest in peace.' TMZ confirmed the news of Sherman's passing.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bobby Sherman, '60s teen idol from music and TV, dies at 81
Bobby Sherman, the singer and actor whose boyish good looks and sweet if unshowy vocals made him a teen idol in the overlapping worlds of television and pop music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, has died. He was 81. His death was announced Tuesday by wife Brigitte Poublon Sherman via friend John Stamos' social media. 'It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman," she wrote. "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." No cause of death was given, nor was a specific date of death. The former teen idol had been battling Stage 4 kidney cancer, his wife said in April. A textbook heartthrob of the shaggy-haired SoCal variety, Sherman put four singles in the Top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 in less than a year, starting with 'Little Woman,' which peaked at No. 3 in October 1969; after that came 'La La La (If I Had You),' which got to No. 9 in January 1970, 'Easy Come, Easy Go,' which hit the same position three months later, and 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me,' which reached No. 5 in September 1970. The cheerful, catchy tunes — each a certified gold-seller — helped define the bubblegum pop sound that also encompassed the Archies, Tommy Roe and the Ohio Express. At the same time that he was scaling the charts, Sherman starred on ABC's 'Here Come the Brides,' a western comedy series set shortly after the Civil War in which he played one of the owners of a family logging business determined to find love interests for the company's lumberjacks. The multimedia exposure drew the adoration of the era's teenyboppers, who raced to spend their allowance money on T-shirts, lunch boxes and magazines featuring the face of Bubblegum Bobby, as he was known. 'I could have sang 'Auld Lang Syne' and they would have bought it,' he said of his rabid fanbase in a 1989 interview with The Times. 'My audience was so young and impressionable, they would buy everything associated with Bobby Sherman.' Robert Cabot Sherman Jr. was born July 22, 1943, in Santa Monica and grew up in Van Nuys, where he played football at Birmingham High School. When he was a sophomore at Pierce College, Sherman went to a Hollywood party celebrating the premiere of 1965's 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' and ended up singing with a band that included several guys he'd gone to high school with; among the party's guests were Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and Jane Fonda, whose praise led to a successful audition for Sherman to be a singer on the TV variety show 'Shindig!' Read more: How Earth, Wind & Fire made its masterpiece In 1967, Sherman made a cameo on 'The Monkees' as a teen idol named Frankie Catalina — a not-so-veiled reference to the real-life Frankie Avalon — and in 1971 he appeared in an episode of 'The Partridge Family' that set up a short-lived spin-off series called 'Getting Together' in which Sherman played a songwriter. Sherman's musical career cooled about as quickly as it had heated up. 'Together Again,' the last of his 10 entries on the Hot 100, topped out at No. 91 in February 1972. 'It was inevitable,' he told The Times, blaming the 'oversaturation' of the bubblegum market. He continued acting in TV shows including 'The Mod Squad' and 'The Love Boat' but later found a second life in public service in the 1980s and '90s, serving as a volunteer paramedic and teaching first aid to recruits at the Los Angeles Police Department Academy. Sherman became a technical reserve officer for the LAPD and a reserve deputy sheriff for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. He published a memoir, 'Still Remembering You,' in 1996 and toured in 1998 with Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits and the Monkees' Davy Jones. In 1993, he told The Times about a recent ride-along he'd been on with fire department medics as they responded to a call in Northridge. "We were working on a hemorrhaging woman who had passed out,' Sherman said. 'Her husband kept staring at me. Finally he said, 'Look, honey, it's Bobby Sherman!'' The woman came to, Sherman recalled, and "said, 'Oh great, I must look a mess!' I told her not to worry, she looked fine.' Wife Brigitte wrote on Tuesday that as Bobby rested, she "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. She added, "He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart. 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." In addition to his wife, Sherman is survived by sons Tyler and Christopher and six grandchildren. Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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. 4 4 4 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.' 4
