Singer and actor Bobby Sherman has passed away: we remember his life and work
25 june 2025 в 19:28
Bobby Sherman, the beloved teen idol of the 1960s and 1970s, known for hits such as «Little Woman» and his role in the TV show «Here Come the Brides», - passed away on June 24, 2025 at the age of 81.
His wife Brigitte Poublon announced his death on Tuesday, and family friend John Stamos shared her touching message: «Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he supported our lives with love, courage, and unwavering grace». In the last months of his life, the singer-actor faced a tough battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, which his wife had publicly disclosed earlier this year. As tributes pour in, fans remember Sherman’s legacy and his strength in his final days.
Sherman was a pop culture sensation in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for his boyish charm, chart-topping hits, and television stardom. He first gained national fame as a regular on the ABC musical series «Shindig!» before landing his breakthrough acting role as Jeremy Bolt in the TV show «Here Come the Brides». His music career took off soon after, with hits like «Little Woman», - «Julie, Do You Love Me?» and «Easy Come, Easy Go».
By the end of 1972, Sherman had amassed an impressive musical resume, including seven gold singles, one platinum single, and ten gold albums. Known for his clean-cut image and heartfelt pop songs, Sherman was a constant presence on magazine covers and a favorite among young fans nationwide.
In the following decades, he stepped away from the spotlight to work as an emergency medical technician and chief medical training officer in the Los Angeles Police Department, where he trained recruits in first aid and CPR.
Sherman passed away on June 24, 2025 at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 81 after battling stage 4 cancer.
In March 2025, Sherman’s wife publicly revealed his stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis. By April, she shared that «his body is shutting down» as the disease progressed. Despite his condition, he remained at home under family care until his passing.
Sherman was married to Brigitte Poublon Sherman since July 18, 2010. In her posthumous tribute on Instagram, she described their 29-year marriage and remembered him as «brave, tender, and full of light», - noting how he held her hand in his final moments.
Sherman had two sons — Christopher and Tyler — from his first marriage to Patti Carnel (1971−1977). He also left behind six grandchildren
His wife Brigitte Poublon announced his death on Tuesday, and family friend John Stamos shared her touching message: «Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he supported our lives with love, courage, and unwavering grace». In the last months of his life, the singer-actor faced a tough battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, which his wife had publicly disclosed earlier this year. As tributes pour in, fans remember Sherman’s legacy and his strength in his final days.
Sherman was a pop culture sensation in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for his boyish charm, chart-topping hits, and television stardom. He first gained national fame as a regular on the ABC musical series «Shindig!» before landing his breakthrough acting role as Jeremy Bolt in the TV show «Here Come the Brides». His music career took off soon after, with hits like «Little Woman», - «Julie, Do You Love Me?» and «Easy Come, Easy Go».
By the end of 1972, Sherman had amassed an impressive musical resume, including seven gold singles, one platinum single, and ten gold albums. Known for his clean-cut image and heartfelt pop songs, Sherman was a constant presence on magazine covers and a favorite among young fans nationwide.
In the following decades, he stepped away from the spotlight to work as an emergency medical technician and chief medical training officer in the Los Angeles Police Department, where he trained recruits in first aid and CPR.
Sherman passed away on June 24, 2025 at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 81 after battling stage 4 cancer.
In March 2025, Sherman’s wife publicly revealed his stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis. By April, she shared that «his body is shutting down» as the disease progressed. Despite his condition, he remained at home under family care until his passing.
Sherman was married to Brigitte Poublon Sherman since July 18, 2010. In her posthumous tribute on Instagram, she described their 29-year marriage and remembered him as «brave, tender, and full of light», - noting how he held her hand in his final moments.
Sherman had two sons — Christopher and Tyler — from his first marriage to Patti Carnel (1971−1977). He also left behind six grandchildren
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