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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Bobby Sherman, former teen idol and Here Come the Brides star dies aged 81, John Stamos announces
Bobby Sherman, the 1960s teen idol and actor best known for his role on Here Come the Brides, has died. He was 81. Sherman's death comes just months after his wife of 29 years, Brigitte Poublon, shared the news of his stage four kidney cancer diagnosis. John Stamos — an ambassador for the couple's charity, the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation — announced the news in an Instagram post on behalf of Poublon, with the caption: 'From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman.' Poublon's statement read: '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.' In addition to his role as Jeremy Bolt on the Western comedy series Here Come the Brides, Sherman was well-known for his hit songs 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me,' 'Easy Come, Easy Go,' 'La La La,' and 'Little Woman.' Those four songs all landed in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 and 1970, propelling him to fame as a teen idol and heartthrob. Sherman went on to appear in the early 1970s TV series Getting Together, and had roles on Mod Squad, The Love Boat, Sanchez of Bel Air, and Frasier. Despite his success as an actor and singer, Sherman ultimately left entertainment in pursuit of a career in public service. He became a technical reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, as well as an EMT. Sherman formally retired in 2024. Poublon shared the news of Sherman's stage four kidney cancer diagnosis on March 25 in a Facebook post. Speaking to Fox News days later, she revealed that Sherman was 'at home with special care.' 'He was doing crossword puzzles with me in the last few days. And then all of a sudden Saturday, he turned around and…he's just sleeping more and his body's not working anymore. It's not. Everything's shutting down,' she told the outlet at the time. Poublon said she read Sherman fan letters from 'all over the world' while he rested in his final days. '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,' her Instagram statement continued. 'But to those who truly knew him, Bobby was something much more,' Poublon's statement continued. '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.' '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.' In addition to Poublon, Sherman is survived by his two sons with first wife Patti Carnel, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bobby Sherman dead at 81
Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died. He was 81. On Tuesday, Sherman's wife Brigitte Poublon confirmed the news in a shared statement with John Stamos on Instagram. "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote, before sharing Poublon's lengthy memoriam. "It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman," she began. "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." Poublon continued: "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." Poublon noted that Sherman is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and "six beautiful grandchildren". She concluded: "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." In March 2025, Poublon announced that Sherman had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Sherman joined the cast of Here Come the Brides in 1968, and became one of ABC's most popular stars. Throughout his career, he landed several top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including Little Woman, La La La (If I Had You), Julie, Do Ya Love Me and Easy Come, Easy Go.
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bobby Sherman, '60s teen heartthrob and 'Easy Come, Easy Go' singer, dies at 81
Bobby Sherman, a 1960s teen idol and pop star-turned-public servant, has died. He was 81. John Stamos announced Sherman's death in a Tuesday, June 24, Instagram announcement in collaboration with Sherman's wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman. "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote. "It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman," Poublon said in an ensuing statement. "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." In late March, Poublon shared that the singer/actor had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer and later told Fox News that his body was "shutting down" because the cancer had "spread everywhere." Throughout the 1960s, Sherman, with his dimpled chin and forelock of chestnut-colored hair, became an object of teen fandom, blanketing walls and lunch boxes alike with hit songs like "Little Woman" and a starring role on popular TV series "Here Comes the Brides." In her statement, Poublon said, "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." Poublon added that she'd recently read aloud to Sherman "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 wrote. Poublon noted that though he was "known around the world for his music and acting," to his loved ones he "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." Sherman is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren. Bobby Sherman songs like 'Little Woman' and role in 'Here Comes the Brides' boosted career Born in 1943 in Santa Monica, California, his career kicked off with his dueling talents. In 1964, "Rebel Without a Cause" actor Sal Mineo invited Sherman to sing at a Hollywood party attended by high-powered industry types. The appearance led to Sherman signing with an agent and landing his first TV role on ABC's "Shindig!" as a house singer and member of the cast. While Sherman had been recording music since the early '60s, it was 1969's "Little Woman," a gold-certified No. 3 hit in the U.S., and the string of hits that followed – "La La La (If I Had You)," "Easy Come, Easy Go," "Hey, Mister Sun" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" among them – that earned Sherman his pop bona fides. Between 1962 and 1976, Sherman released 107 songs, with seven of them landing in the Top 40. While engaging in pop music stardom – the screaming from smitten girls at his concerts was reportedly loud enough to affect his hearing – Sherman also was a familiar presence on TV. His role as Jeremy Bolt on the Western comedy series "Here Comes the Brides" from 1968-70 earned him copious fan mail, while subsequent appearances on episodes of "Honey West" and "The Monkees" continued to boost his profile. Bobby Sherman left Hollywood to become a paramedic But by the mid-'70s, after guest starring on the TV series "Emergency!," Sherman decided to detour from celebrity life and began a new career as a paramedic. He volunteered at the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1990s through 2017 and worked as a technical reserve police officer with the unit. In 1999 he was named the LAPD's reserve officer of the year. Sherman was also a reserve deputy sheriff for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. "It was a labor of love," Sherman told the podcast "A Breath of Fresh Air" in 2024. "I really enjoyed every minute of it." In 2011, Sherman and Poublon created the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation, a Ghana-based youth center dedicated to blending music and education and providing children in Ghana with educational tools. In his "Fresh Air" interview with podcast host Sandy Kaye, Sherman grew contemplative and left fans with a message. "Just enjoy life, be respectful of others and trust in the Lord," he said. "(They) always used to say that the minute you're born you begin to die, but you know what? It's true. So it's one of those things just to live it the fullest and the most righteous way you can." Contributing: KiMi Robinson
New York Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘60s teen idol Bobby Sherman dead at 81
Bobby Sherman, the '60s teen idol and actor, died Tuesday morning at the age of 81. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, confirmed Sherman's death to Fox News Digital. Advertisement Crafted with the help of friend John Stamos, Poublon shared the news of Sherman's death on social media. 'It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,' Stamos wrote on Instagram on behalf of Poublon. '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.' Sherman had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Poublon previously told Fox News Digital. '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,' Poublon shared on social media in March. 'It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy,' her statement read. Advertisement She later spoke with Fox News Digital, confirming that his diagnosis was specifically kidney cancer, and that he was 'terminally ill' and the cancer had spread 'everywhere.' 5 Bobby Sherman, the '60s teen idol and actor, died Tuesday morning at the age of 81. Getty Images Sherman was discovered at a birthday party hosted by 'Rebel Without a Cause' star Sal Mineo, where he was discovered singing 'Happy Birthday' by Jane Fonda and Natalie Wood, both of whom fell 'in love with Bobby' and got him an agent, Poublon said. That led to his first TV gig on the ABC series 'Shindig!' as a house singer and cast member, a role he 'really loved.' Advertisement Sherman made several records and landed his next big breakout part on the series 'Here Come the Brides,' also on ABC, the show that 'put Bobby on the map.' 5 Sherman's wife, Brigitte Poublon, confirmed Sherman's death to Fox News Digital. Brigitte Poublon / Facebook 'Fans went crazy with Bobby,' Poublon said, noting he was still doing weekend concerts while starring on the show. Some of the hit singles in his career included 'Little Woman,' 'Easy Come, Easy Go,' 'La La La' and 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me.' Advertisement Throughout his career, he also appeared on shows like 'Fantasy Island,' 'The Love Boat,' and 'Frasier,' his last credited appearance in 1997. Start and end your day informed with our newsletters Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today's top stories Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters After an appearance on the TV show 'Emergency!' in 1974, Sherman decided to change career paths and eventually leave entertainment to be a technical reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. According to the Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation's Facebook page, Sherman was also an EMT and, in 1999, was named LAPD Reserve Officer of the Year. 5 Sherman had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, according to said Sherman 'gave his all' to public service, adding it was a 'labor of love' for him. The couple also founded the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing education and meals to children in Ghana. 'It was always our dream to do something for a Third World country, because there's a lot of nonprofits out here,' Poublon said. 'But we wanted to do something special, and it's hard to reach people in Africa, so we opened up five and a half acres. We have a huge musical village with soup kitchens. We're serving over 375 meals a day; we're going to up that to 500. We have bought just two more brand-new vans. We have classrooms and computers and a music room, and pavilions. We send them on field trips, we pay for the college tuition.' Advertisement 5 Sherman made several records and landed his next big breakout part on the series 'Here Come the Brides,' also on ABC, the show that 'put Bobby on the map.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'But that's been our labor of love. Bobby's never been able to make it, go to Africa. I was always worried about something being kind of sensitive back then,' she added. Sherman was previously married to Patti Carnel, with whom he shares two sons. He later married Poublon, who had been a fan, and later met her when her brother threw her a 40th birthday. They became friends, and 'he started helping with all my charity events, which was wonderful.' Poublon hopes Sherman will be celebrated by family, friends, and fans for his legacy as a performer and a compassionate person while he's still here. Advertisement 5 Poublon said Sherman 'gave his all' to public service, adding it was a 'labor of love' for him. Courtesy Everett Collection 'I think it's important that Bobby realizes the impact he left on the world, the music he left behind, the TV series he left behind, but mostly, too, his love for caring about people, being a paramedic, a cop,' she said. 'I want to have him realize how many people he really influenced, how he touched lives.' Poublon continued, 'From reading all the fan mail, how people were desperate at age 7 or 8 through abuse and all kinds of background family issues, he got them through some hard times growing up, so I want Bobby to realize how much his fans mean to him.'
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bobby Sherman's Wife Gives Health Update Amid His Cancer
Bobby Sherman, the pop icon of the 1960s and '70s, is facing a serious health battle with cancer. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, recently gave a heartbreaking update about Sherman's condition as he continues to fight stage 4 cancer. On April 2, Brigitte Poublon opened up about her husband Bobby Sherman's declining condition amid his fight with kidney cancer. In a conversation with Fox News, she described how his body has begun to shut down as the disease progresses. Poublon shared that the musician is 'terminally ill.' Poublon said, 'He was doing crossword puzzles with me in the last few days. And then all of a sudden Saturday, he turned around and… he's just sleeping more and his body's not working anymore.' She also shared that Sherman told her from his hospital bed, 'Brig, I just want to go home.' This emotional update follows Poublon's earlier Facebook post on March 25, where she first shared Sherman's diagnosis publicly. Addressing his fans, she explained, '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. It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.' She also asked for privacy during this period and thanked fans for their support. Since going public, the couple has received support from friends and fans. Poublon mentioned that friend John Stamos has been sending video messages to offer comfort and support. However, Poublon has advised against the visit due to Sherman's condition. Sherman shot into the limelight in the 1960s and 1970s, captivating hearts through his music and television roles. He gained popularity for his performance in the TV series Here Come the Brides and released hit songs like 'Little Woman.' Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on The post Bobby Sherman's Wife Gives Health Update Amid His Cancer appeared first on Mandatory.
