Bobby Sherman, the beloved pop star whose boyish charm, soulful voice and shaggy mop of hair made him a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s, has died at the age of 81. The singer, actor and later paramedic passed away holding his wife’s hand, after a courageous battle with stage four cancer.
Sherman’s wife, Brigitte Poublon, shared the heartbreaking news on Tuesday, with family friend John Stamos posting her tribute on Instagram. “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,” she wrote.
“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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For millions, Sherman was the clean-cut dream of a generation. His smiling face graced the covers of Tiger Beat and Sixteen magazines, his songs filled bedrooms, and his posters adorned the walls of adoring fans. With hits like Little Woman, Julie, Do Ya Love Me, and Easy Come, Easy Go, he secured his place in pop history. At his peak, he landed at eighth in TV Guide’s list of TV’s 25 Greatest Teen Idols.
But beyond the fame and flashing cameras, Sherman chose a quieter, nobler path. In 1988, he turned away from the spotlight to serve his community, becoming a paramedic and trainer with the Los Angeles Police Department. His wife reflected on that choice: “He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like – quiet, selfless, and deeply human.”
Sherman’s career began in the mid-1960s on ABC’s Shindig! and soared with roles on Here Come the Brides and Getting Together. He filled arenas, appeared on lunchboxes and cereal boxes, and released six albums that made the Billboard 200 chart. But as he later admitted, the pace of stardom took its toll. “It was so hectic for three years that I didn’t know what home was,” he once said.
Sherman is survived by his sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren. His family, while grieving, says they feel the warmth of his legacy – his voice, his music, and above all, his kindness.
Stamos paid tribute to Sherman with a simple farewell: “From one ex teen idol, to another – rest in peace Bobby Sherman.”
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