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28-03-2025
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Former teen idol Bobby Sherman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Former actor and musician Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his family announced this week. Brigitte Poublon, his wife of 14 years, shared the news with her husband's 'cherished fans' on Facebook. '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,' she wrote. '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.' Sherman, 81, rose to fame as a teen idol in the 1960s, appearing as a house singer in the musical variety show 'Shindig!' followed by acting roles in series such as 'Here Come the Brides,' 'The Partridge Family' and its short-lived spinoff 'Getting Together.' From the early '60s to the mid-'70s, he released 10 albums and more than 100 songs, including Top 40 hits like 'Little Woman,' 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me' and 'La La La.' Though his last onscreen appearance was a cameo as himself in a 1997 episode of 'Frasier,' his music continued to be heard on the soundtracks of multiple movies and TV shows. Sherman largely left the entertainment industry in the mid-1980s to work in law enforcement. He joined the Los Angeles Police Department, where he taught CPR and other life-saving techniques to incoming academy recruits. He later became a reserve deputy sheriff for San Bernardino County before retiring in 2010. In 2011, he and his wife co-founded the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation, with a mission to empower underserved youth in Ghana through education and music. _________
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28-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Former teen idol Bobby Sherman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Former actor and musician Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his family announced this week. Brigitte Poublon, his wife of 14 years, shared the news with her husband's 'cherished fans' on Facebook. '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,' she wrote. '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.' Sherman, 81, rose to fame as a teen idol in the 1960s, appearing as a house singer in the musical variety show 'Shindig!' followed by acting roles in series such as 'Here Come the Brides,' 'The Partridge Family' and its short-lived spinoff 'Getting Together.' From the early '60s to the mid-'70s, he released 10 albums and more than 100 songs, including Top 40 hits like 'Little Woman,' 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me' and 'La La La.' Though his last onscreen appearance was a cameo as himself in a 1997 episode of 'Frasier,' his music continued to be heard on the soundtracks of multiple movies and TV shows. Sherman largely left the entertainment industry in the mid-1980s to work in law enforcement. He joined the Los Angeles Police Department, where he taught CPR and other life-saving techniques to incoming academy recruits. He later became a reserve deputy sheriff for San Bernardino County before retiring in 2010. In 2011, he and his wife co-founded the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation, with a mission to empower underserved youth in Ghana through education and music. _________
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28-03-2025
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Bobby Sherman's Wife Announces His Cancer Diagnosis as She Thanks Fans for Remembering Former Teen Idol
Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with cancer. On Tuesday, March 25, Brigitte Poublon — the former teen idol's wife — shared news of his health battle on Facebook. "To all of Bobby Sherman's cherished fans," she began the post, which featured throwback photos of Sherman. "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 added of her husband, 81: "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. Thank you so much for still remembering him. We really appreciate it." Related: Dave Coulier Says Telling Wife of His Cancer Diagnosis Felt 'Like I'd Punched Her in the Chest' Born in California, Sherman became a teen idol in the 1960s and early 1970s. Early on, he found a mentor in Rebel Without a Cause actor Sal Mineo who helped him secure a recording contract, which eventually helped him land a gig on the music show Shindig! in 1964. Four years later, he landed a starring role in the 1968 Western series Here Comes the Brides, where he played Jeremy, the lead's shy brother. Throughout his career, Sherman had several charting hits, including the single "Little Woman", which landed at the No. 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, sold more than 1 million copies and spent nine weeks on the Billboard Top 20. Additionally, he released singles including "Julie, Do Ya Love Me," "Easy Come, Easy Go", "Jennifer", "La La La (If I Had You)" and "The Drum." While he toured over the years, Sherman Sherman performed his last solo show in 2001. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: I Was Told It Was a Gluten Allergy, but I Was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer at Age 26 (Exclusive) After a guest appearance on the show Emergency! in 1974, Sherman decided to pursue a different career path and trained as a paramedic in Los Angeles. For over a decade, he worked as a medical training officer at the Los Angeles Police Academy. He landed the title of an LAPD technical Reserve Police Officer in the 1990s and received the award for Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999. In 2010, he retired from the sheriff's department. Read the original article on People
