The legend of comedy has passed away: Bob Newhart died at the age of 94
19 july 2024 в 08:28
Sad news for the world of comedy: Bob Newhart passed away at the age of 94.
The star of Bob Newhart’s show was confirmed by his publicist Jerry Digni, that he passed away after «a series of short illnesses».
The comedian filled homes with laughter since the 1960s with shows such as «The Bob Newhart Show» and «Newhart». The background of comedy was always something that attracted him, even while working as an accountant. «I think it’s amazing that a good accountant can become a comedian. I think, in my case, it’s amazing that a bad accountant can become a comedian. But there’s something in comedy that’s in numbers. And music and comedy, I’m not sure what that is», - he said in an interview with American Masters.
He had previously said that he was grateful when people recognized him for his great roles. Bob told The Washington Post in 2018: «It's very nice when people come up to you, say, for example, on a plane. Someone will say, 'I don’t want to bother you, but I just loved your show. And my father and mother and I would sit and watch the show as a ritual».
In addition to his long television career, he is known for his cult role as the narrator in the movie «Elf» — which became a film for generations, as he called it.
During an interview with People, he recalled that when he first received the script, he told his wife, «'This is going to be eternal. It’s going to be like Miracle on 34th Street. They’re going to show it every Christmas, I guarantee.'»
He added: «It could have been a terrible movie. It could have just been a silly guy who thinks he’s still an elf… But Will had such charm, and Jon Favreau directed it in such a way that people just love it. They just love it!»
It not only meant a lot to him, but it was a film that brought joy to the world. As his co-star Will Ferrell told the publication: «It was a really tough time, and it was nice to bring a breath of innocence into the world, and especially into the city, at that time… I’m really proud of it. If it’s ever on in a theater or on TV, I love peeking in».
Born in Illinois, who lost his wife Virginia Quinn in 2023, he leaves behind his children — Robert, Jennifer, Courtney, and Timothy
The star of Bob Newhart’s show was confirmed by his publicist Jerry Digni, that he passed away after «a series of short illnesses».
The comedian filled homes with laughter since the 1960s with shows such as «The Bob Newhart Show» and «Newhart». The background of comedy was always something that attracted him, even while working as an accountant. «I think it’s amazing that a good accountant can become a comedian. I think, in my case, it’s amazing that a bad accountant can become a comedian. But there’s something in comedy that’s in numbers. And music and comedy, I’m not sure what that is», - he said in an interview with American Masters.
He had previously said that he was grateful when people recognized him for his great roles. Bob told The Washington Post in 2018: «It's very nice when people come up to you, say, for example, on a plane. Someone will say, 'I don’t want to bother you, but I just loved your show. And my father and mother and I would sit and watch the show as a ritual».
In addition to his long television career, he is known for his cult role as the narrator in the movie «Elf» — which became a film for generations, as he called it.
During an interview with People, he recalled that when he first received the script, he told his wife, «'This is going to be eternal. It’s going to be like Miracle on 34th Street. They’re going to show it every Christmas, I guarantee.'»
He added: «It could have been a terrible movie. It could have just been a silly guy who thinks he’s still an elf… But Will had such charm, and Jon Favreau directed it in such a way that people just love it. They just love it!»
It not only meant a lot to him, but it was a film that brought joy to the world. As his co-star Will Ferrell told the publication: «It was a really tough time, and it was nice to bring a breath of innocence into the world, and especially into the city, at that time… I’m really proud of it. If it’s ever on in a theater or on TV, I love peeking in».
Born in Illinois, who lost his wife Virginia Quinn in 2023, he leaves behind his children — Robert, Jennifer, Courtney, and Timothy
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