Bobby Sherman dead at 81

Perth Now

6 days ago

Bobby Sherman has died at the age of 81.
The former teen idol passed away at his California home on Tuesday (24.06.25), three months after it was revealed he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, his wife Brigitte Poublon has revealed.
Actor John Stamos shared the tribute from his friend on Instagram.
He wrote himself: "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman.
"This is from his wife, my friend, Brigitte."
Brigitte - who was Bobby's second wife - reflected on their lengthy marriage in a heartfelt statement and revealed she had cheered him in his final days by reading him his fan mail.
She wrote in part: '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.
"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.
"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. (sic)"
Brigitte will take comfort in the "warmth of [Bobby's] legacy" and the people he touched with his work over the years.
She wrote: "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. Rest gently, my love. With gratitude and love, Brigitte Poublon Sherman.'
Bobby was discovered at a Hollywood cast party for The Greatest Story Ever Told, which he had attended with a girlfriend, at the age of 20 and got his big break when he spent 16 months as a regular vocalist for ABC's musical variety show Shindig! in 1964.
At the same time, he made his acting debut in a 1965 episode of Honey West and played a singing surfer on The Monkees before landing a regular role in Here Come the Brides, in which he played the youngest of three brothers, Jeremy Bolt.
Bobby's singing career also took off, leading to top 10 hits in 1969 and 1970 with songs including Little Woman, Julie, Do Ya Love Me and Easy Come, Easy Go.
Away from his showbiz career, Bobby served as a reserve police officer in Los Angeles and a deputy sheriff in San Bernadino County, and most recently worked as an emergency medical technician who trained paramedics in CPR and first aid at the Los Angeles Police Academy.
He published his autobiography, Still Remembering You, in 1996 and two years later, he returned to concert performance for the first time in 25 years for a Teen Idol Tour with The Monkees' Davy Jones and Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits.
Bobby is survived by his two sons and six grandchildren.
Before marrying Brigitte, he was wed to Patti Carnel from 1971 until 1979 and she went on to marry his Here Come the Brides co-star David Soul in 1980, but they divorced six years later.