Bobby Sherman, Teen Music and Television Star, Dead at 81

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Bobby Sherman, the former teen star who appeared in Here Comes the Brides and recorded the Billboard Hot 100 hits 'Julie, Do You Love Me' and 'Little Woman,' has died. His wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media by their family friend, actor John Stamos. Sherman was 81 years old.
'It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,' the statement reads. '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.'
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Brigitte did not share Sherman's cause of death. She celebrated his career, saying, 'known around the world for his music and acting, he brought joy to millions through songs like 'Julie, Do Ya Love Me,' 'Easy Come, Easy Go,' and 'Little Woman,' and through his beloved role in Here Come the Brides.' After Here Comes the Brides was cancelled in 1970, Sherman continued his career with guest appearances on The Mod Squad, The Love Boat, and Murder, She Wrote. He would later appear in the 1983's rock comedy Get Crazy.
Brigitte recalled reading her husband letters he received from fans around the world as he rested. 'Words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished,' she said. '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.' When sharing the statement, Stamos wrote, 'From one ex teen idol, to another – rest in peace Bobby Sherman.'
Sherman is survived by Brigitte, his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, as well as his six grandchildren.
'To those who truly knew him, Bobby was something much more,' Brigitte said. '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. Thank you to every fan who ever sang along, who ever wrote a letter, who ever sent love his way. He felt it.'
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