Bobby Sherman, the smiling heartthrob of the late 1960s and early ’70s, passed away today at the age of 81 following a fight with stage 4 kidney cancer, according to his wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman.
Sherman first captured hearts with chart-topping hits like “Little Woman,” “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.” He also starred in television favorites such as Here Come the Brides and Getting Together, solidifying his status as one of “TV’s 25 Greatest Teen Idols.”
After leaving show business in the 1970s, Sherman found new purpose in public service. He became a certified EMT, trained LAPD officers in CPR and first aid, served as a reserve deputy sheriff in San Bernardino County, and helped deliver babies in emergencies—all on his own time. He later co-founded a charitable foundation in Ghana to support children’s education and well-being.
Sherman is survived by his wife, Brigitte, and two sons, Christopher and Tyler, along with several grandchildren. His family remembers him as “brave, gentle, and full of light,” a man whose legacy spans entertainment, community service, and humanitarian outreach.
With input from AP News
