Teen idol Bobby Sherman dead at 81 after battle with stage 4 cancer
Teen idol Bobby Sherman has died at age 81.
John Stamos, a long-time friend of Sherman’s, announced the news in a touching Instagram tribute.
“From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman,” he wrote.
He also shared a statement from Sherman’s wife, Brigette Poublon, which 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. I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming.”
The statement continued, “Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That’s who Bobby was—brave, gentle, and full of light.”
Sherman began his career in Hollywood with appearances on episodes of "Honey West" and "The Monkees" before landing his breakout role in the 1968 Western series "Here Come the Brides."
Poublon wrote in her statement, “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 also highlighted his work as an EMT, saying “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.”
In April, Poublon announced that Sherman had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on Facebook addressing his "cherished fans," writing, "It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy."
In a phone interview with Fox News Digital at the time, she also confirmed that Sherman was "terminally ill" and "at home with special care."
Poublon concluded her statement on his passing writing, “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.”
Sherman is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren.
