Bobby Sherman, the upstanding actor and singer whose wholesome looks and guileless appeal made him a fan favorite, especially with swooning teenage girls in the '60s and '70s, has died at the age of 81. He had been battling stage 4 cancer. Per abcnews.go.com, his wife, Brigitte, made the poignant announcement. A friend of the couple, actor John Stamos, put it on Instagram. "Bobby left this world holding my hand -just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace."
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Per the outlet via the Sunday News of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Sherman said years ago that "I was brought up in a fairly strict family. Law and order were important. Respect your fellow neighbor, remember other people's feelings. I was the kind of boy who didn't do things just to be mischievous."
Bobby Sherman Was Incredibly Popular And Successful With His Youthful Fans
According to the outlet, "His face was printed on lunchboxes, cereal boxes and posters that hung on the bedroom walls of his adoring fans. He landed at No. 8 in TV Guide's list of 'TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols.'" Sherman belonged in the pantheon of worshipped teen idols that included stars like Ricky Nelson, David Cassidy, and Justin Bieber. Of those famed three, only Bieber is alive today.
He Made His Mark In The Worlds Of Television And Recording
Sherman landed a quartet of songs in the coveted Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. They were "Easy Come, Easy Go," "Little Woman," "La La La (If I Had You)," and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me." In addition, he placed half a dozen LPs on the Billboard 200 chart. Sherman's popularity increased exponentially with his presence on TV shows like Getting Together, Shindig, and Here Come The Brides.
Sherman Eventually Left The Entertainment World Behind
A time came when Sherman turned his attention to other pursuits besides acting and singing. He "became a certified medical emergency technician and instructor for the Los Angeles Police Department." Sherman reportedly did not accept a salary for his role. Instead, he generously donated it.
He Seemingly Looked Back With Gratitude And No Regrets
Almost thirty years ago, per the outlet via The Tulsa World, Sherman reflected on his life. He had an admirably sanguine attitude. "A lot of times, people say, 'Well, if you could go back and change things, what would you do?'" And I don't think I'd change a thing — except to maybe be a little bit more aware of it, because I probably could've relished the fun of it a little more. It was a lot of work. It was a lot of blood, sweat and tears. But it was the best of times."
