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Bobby Sherman, beloved ’60s teen idol and Here Come the Brides star, dies age 81

Matthew Hart
Jun 25, 2025
As news of his passing spread, tributes poured in across social media as fans and fellow celebrities reflected on Sherman’s lasting influence. Source: Getty Images.

Bobby Sherman, the beloved pop singer, actor, and teen idol who captured hearts in the late 1960s and early ’70s, has sadly passed away at the age of 81.

His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced his passing on Tuesday, June 24 with family friend John Stamos sharing her heartfelt message on Instagram. While no cause of death was officially provided, Sherman revealed earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

“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. 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,” Poublon wrote.

“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.

“Known around the world for his music and acting, he brought joy to millions through songs like “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and “Little Woman,” and through his beloved role in Here Come the Brides.

“But to those who truly knew him, Bobby was something much more. He was a man of service. 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.

“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. With gratitude and love,
Brigitte Poublon Sherman.”

 

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Born July 22, 1943, Sherman began his career as a performer on the music variety show Shindig! in the mid-1960s. His popularity grew when he was cast as Jeremy Bolt on the ABC television series Here Come the Brides (1968–1970).

Around the same time, he launched a successful music career, with hit singles like Little Woman, Julie, Do Ya Love Me, and Easy Come, Easy Go. At the height of his fame, he earned several gold records and became a fixture in teen magazines and pop culture.

In the mid-1970s, Sherman stepped back from show business and pursued work in emergency medicine. He became a certified EMT and later served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, where he trained officers in first aid and CPR.

Later in life, he and his wife co-founded the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation, which supports education and health programs, including a school in Ghana.

As news of his passing spread, tributes poured in across social media as fans and fellow celebrities reflected on Sherman’s lasting influence.

Sherman is survived by his wife, Brigitte Poublon; two sons, Tyler and Christopher; and six grandchildren.

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