Bobby Sherman, a beloved teen idol and actor, has passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in music and television.
Bobby Sherman: A Cherished Teen Idol
Bobby Sherman, a hitmaking teen-idol singer and actor known for his role in the ABC comedy Here Come the Brides, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 81 due to cancer. His wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, shared the news on social media through her friend John Stamos. In March, she revealed that her husband was battling terminal Stage 4 cancer.
A Legacy of Love and Music
In Stamos’ post, Poublon Sherman expressed, “He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart. Though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy — his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission. Thank you to every fan who ever sang along, who ever wrote a letter, who ever sent love his way. He felt it. Rest gently, my love.”
Rise to Fame
Born on July 22, 1943, in Santa Monica, Sherman released several noncharting singles in the mid-1960s before achieving success with four Top 10 hits between 1969 and 1970: “Little Woman,” “La La La (If I Had You),” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me.” He also earned three consecutive gold albums with Bobby Sherman (1969), Here Comes Bobby (1970), and With Love, Bobby (1970). His Christmas album was a holiday favorite in 1971.
Television Career
Sherman guest-starred on popular series such as The Monkees and The F.B.I. before landing his significant role in Here Come the Brides, a comedy-adventure series inspired by the classic musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The show aired from 1968 to 1970 and featured Robert Brown as the operator of a logging camp.
Bridget Hanley portrayed Candy Pruitt, leading a group of brides brought from Massachusetts to save the business. Sherman played Pruitt’s boyfriend and was the last surviving main cast member of the show.
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Later Career and Contributions
After appearing in a backdoor pilot for The Partridge Family, Sherman starred in Getting Together, showcasing songs from his albums. He also made guest appearances on shows like Mod Squad, Frasier, and Murder, She Wrote.
In addition to acting, Sherman worked as a paramedic, deputy sheriff, and medical training officer for the LAPD later in life, demonstrating his commitment to service. Poublon Sherman noted, “He traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers for the back of an ambulance, becoming an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD. He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like — quiet, selfless, and deeply human.”
Survived by his wife of 29 years, two sons, and six grandchildren, Bobby Sherman leaves behind a profound legacy in both music and service.
