Bobby Sherman dead: Former teen idol dies as heartbroken wife leads tributes

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died, aged 81, it's been announced. The news of the actor and singer's death comes after he was diagnosed with cancer.

Bobby rose to fame in the 1960s, including through his role on ABC series Here Come the Brides. He starred as Jeremy Bolt on the Western show, which ran from 1968 to 1970. The role came after he was a house singer on Shindig!.

Over the course of those two decades, Bobby also released music, including singles such as Little Woman. He's also known for songs like Julie, Do Ya Love Me and Easy Come, Easy Go.

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The news of Bobby's death was announced today. He's survived by his wife Brigitte Poublon Sherman, two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren.

His wife Brigitte and pal John Stamos paid a joint tribute to him earlier. John wrote: "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman."

The joint post then continued with a message from Brigitte. It read: "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."

Brigitte continued: "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."

She added that he "brought joy to millions" through his music as well as his "beloved" role in Here Come the Brides. Brigitte said that to Bobby was "something much more" to those who "truly knew him" though.

Bobby's wife described him as a "man of service," writing that he traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers to become an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD later in his life. She said: "He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like—quiet, selfless, and deeply human."

She said: "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."

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