Bobby Sherman, the teen idol and actor from the 1960s, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 81. His wife, Bridget Pubron, confirmed the news to Fox News Digital.
The announcement was shared on social media by Pubron, with help from friend John Stamos. In an emotional message on Instagram, Stamos wrote, “It’s important to share the death of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman. Bobby left this world while I held his hand. He gave our lives love, courage, and unwavering grace throughout 29 beautiful years of marriage.”
Previously diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Pubron spoke to Fox News Digital about his condition. “As many know, Bobby has been retired for a while and unable to participate in cameos or performances,” she mentioned earlier this year. “It’s a heartfelt feeling that he’s been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. We ask for your understanding as we navigate this challenging time.”
She later elaborated that his diagnosis was specifically kidney cancer, noting that it was at an advanced stage and had spread throughout his body.
Sherman’s career began when he was discovered at a birthday party for actor Sal Mineo, where Jane Fonda and Natalie Wood famously sang “Happy Birthday.” This led him to his first television role on the ABC series “Shindig!”—which he cherished—as both a singer and cast member. He later rose to fame with hits like “Little Woman,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and “Julie, Do You Love Me?”
Besides music, he made appearances in various shows, including “Fantasy Island,” “The Love Boat,” and “Frasier,” with his last screen credits appearing in 1997. After a stint on “Emergency!” in 1974, he shifted his career focus and became a reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.
In fact, he earned recognition as Officer of the Year from the LAPD Reserve in 1999 and also worked as an EMT. Pubron noted that Bobby dedicated his life to public service, describing it as “a labor of love.” Together, they founded the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation to provide education and meals for children in Ghana.
Sherman had previously been married and had two sons before marrying Pubron, who remembered how he began supporting her charity events after meeting at her brother’s birthday. “It was amazing how quickly he stepped in,” she recalled.
Pubron wishes for Bobby’s legacy to be celebrated by his family, friends, and fans. “I think it’s fundamental that he understands the lasting impact he has had on the world, not just through his music and TV shows but through his care for others—paramedics, officers. I want him to know just how many lives he touched.”
Her hope is that he knows the warmth and connection he gave to his fans during difficult times, highlighting how many found comfort in his work while dealing with personal struggles from a young age.
