Bobby Sherman dead: Former teen heartthrob dead as devastated wife leads tributes

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died, aged 81, it's been announced. The news, which comes just months on from the news that he had been diagnosed with cancer, has been met with tributes to the actor and singer.

Bobby rose to fame in the 1960s, including through his role on ABC series Here Come the Brides. He starred as Jeremy Bolt on the Western show, which ran from 1968 to 1970. The role came after he was a house singer on Shindig!.

Over the course of those two decades, Bobby also released music, including singles such as Little Woman, which peaked at Number 3 in the US in 1969. He's also known for songs like Julie, Do Ya Love Me and Easy Come, Easy Go.

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Bobby's death was announced today. It comes after it was reported in March that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. He's survived by his wife Brigitte Poublon Sherman, two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren.

His wife Brigitte and pal John Stamos paid tribute to Bobby in a joint post on Instagram earlier today, through which they announced his death. John wrote: "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman."

The post then continued with a message from Brigitte. It read: "It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman. Bobby left this world holding my hand -just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage."

Brigitte continued: "I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That's who Bobby was - brave, gentle, and full of light."

She added: "As he rested, I read him fan letters from all over the world - words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished. He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye.

"And yes, he still found time to crack well-timed jokes - Bobby had a wonderful, wicked sense of humor. It never left him. He could light up a room with a look, a quip, or one of his classic, one-liners."

She went on to write in the message that he "brought joy to millions" through his music as well as his "beloved" role in Here Come the Brides. Brigitte said that to Bobby was "something much more" to those who "truly knew him" though.

Brigitte described him as a "man of service," writing that he traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers to become an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD later in his life. She told her followers: "He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like - quiet, selfless, and deeply human."

She said: "He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart. And 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."

Following the news, fans have paid tribute to Bobby. One person reacted to the post: "Loved him growing up and always. Wonderful human. RIP." Another said in the comments section: "Still love his music. Prayers to his family and friends."

A third person responded: "Brought so many smiles to many fans. He will be missed. Class act." Another fan said: "My childhood crush. I'm heartbroken." Someone else wrote: "A huge loss for the world and a beautiful spirit in Heaven."

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