Bobby Sherman, the beloved teen idol and actor who captured hearts in the 1960s with his wholesome image and catchy pop tunes, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 81. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, confirmed his death to Fox News Digital, revealing Sherman had been battling stage 4 kidney cancer, which had aggressively spread throughout his body.
Poublon, with the help of family friend John Stamos, shared the devastating news on social media, penning a heartfelt tribute to her late husband. “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,” the message, shared on Instagram, read. “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.”
Describing their enduring bond, Poublon likened their relationship to a fairy tale. “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.” She recounted reading fan letters to him in his final moments, a gesture that brought a “familiar sparkle in his eye.” Even in his pain, Sherman’s renowned “wonderful, wicked sense of humor” remained, filling the room with his classic one-liners.
From Pop Star to Public Servant: A Life of Unwavering Dedication
Beyond his musical and acting career, Sherman was revered for his deep commitment to public service. Poublon highlighted this profound shift in his life, noting he “traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers for the back of an ambulance, becoming an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD.” She emphasized, “He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like—quiet, selfless, and deeply human.”
Sherman’s journey into the spotlight began at a birthday party hosted by “Rebel Without a Cause” star Sal Mineo, where his impromptu singing of “Happy Birthday” caught the attention of Hollywood luminaries Jane Fonda and Natalie Wood. This led to his first television appearance as a house singer on the ABC series “Shindig!” and later his breakout role on “Here Come the Brides,” which ran from 1968-1970 and solidified his status as a teen sensation. His hit singles included “Little Woman,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” “La La La,” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me.”
However, a 1974 appearance on the TV show “Emergency!” sparked a new passion. Sherman decided to pursue a career in public service, eventually becoming a technical reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. In 1999, he was honored as LAPD Reserve Officer of the Year, a testament to his unwavering dedication.
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A Lasting Legacy of Love and Charity
Bobby Sherman is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, from his previous marriage to Patti Carnel, and six grandchildren. He and Brigitte Poublon, who was a fan before they met and fell in love, also founded The Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation. This organization is dedicated to providing education and meals to underprivileged children in Ghana.
“It was always our dream to do something for a Third World country,” Poublon shared, describing their “huge musical village with soup kitchens” that currently serves over 375 meals a day, with plans to expand to 500. The foundation also provides classrooms, computers, music rooms, and even sponsors college tuition, a testament to their shared humanitarian spirit.
Poublon expressed her profound hope that Sherman understood the immense impact he had on the world. “I think it’s important that Bobby realizes the impact he left on the world, the music he left behind, the TV series he left behind, but mostly, too, his love for caring about people, being a paramedic, a cop,” she stated. “I want to have him realize how many people he really influenced, how he touched lives.”
Indeed, from the fervent fan letters that sustained him to the lives he saved as an EMT, Bobby Sherman’s legacy extends far beyond the stage and screen, leaving an indelible mark as a compassionate artist and dedicated public servant.
