This Tuesday, the death of Bobby Sherman was announced, the legendary American singer and actor remembered as a teen idol of the 1960s. The news was confirmed by his wife through social media. Here’s everything we know about his passing.
What did Bobby Sherman die of?
Earlier this year, his wife, Brigitte Poublon, revealed that Bobby had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. The cancer had already spread throughout his body, so the star had stepped away from public life and could no longer make cameos, sign autographs, or appear in public.
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“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,” wrote Poublon in a statement shared through the Instagram account of her friend, John Stamos.
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How old was Bobby Sherman?
At the time of his death, Sherman was 81 years old.
What was Bobby Sherman’s net worth?
Bobby Sherman’s net worth was estimated at $8 million. He built his fortune over decades as a singer and actor.
Who was Bobby Sherman?
Robert Cabot Sherman Jr., better known as Bobby Sherman, was born on July 22, 1943, in Santa Monica, California. From an early age, he showed a natural talent for music, learning to play instruments such as the trumpet, clarinet, and guitar. After graduating from Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, he attended Pierce College, where he continued to nurture his love for music.
His entry into show business came almost by chance in 1962, when he was discovered singing at a party in Hollywood. That performance earned him a spot on American Bandstand and a recording contract with Decca Records. While his early singles saw little success, his appearance on the music show Shindig! (1964–1966) catapulted him to fame, thanks to his charisma and vocal talent.
Sherman’s true breakthrough came in 1968, when he starred as the charming lumberjack Jeremy Bolt on the TV series Here Come the Brides. His romantic character and opportunities to sing on the show made him an instant teen idol. He took advantage of the momentum and relaunched his music career with great success: his hit song “Little Woman” reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, followed by other hits like “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.” From 1969 to 1971, he sold over five million records and earned seven gold records.
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During this period, Bobby Sherman was everywhere—featured constantly in teen magazines, and his fan club boasted over 10 million members. He also starred in the series Getting Together (1971–1972), cementing his status as a top celebrity of the era.
However, as music trends shifted in the 1970s, his fame began to fade. While he continued to make TV appearances, Sherman chose to focus on a new calling: emergency medicine. In 1974, after a medical scare involving his son, he became a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He worked as a medical instructor with the Los Angeles Police Department and founded a nonprofit organization that provided medical services at community events.
Later, in the 1990s, he became a volunteer police officer in San Bernardino County, using his emergency expertise to train fellow officers.
In his personal life, he was first married to Patti Carnel, with whom he had two sons. He later married Brigitte Poublon in 2010.
