Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has died aged 81. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, confirmed the news on Tuesday, June 24.
As well as being an entertainment star, Sherman was a paramedic who did medical training for California law enforcement.
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His wife shared news of his death
Sherman’s wife, Brigitte Poublon, confirmed news of his death in a shared statement with John Stamos on Instagram.
“It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,” Poublon began. “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 continued.
She spoke about his sense of humor
The wife explained that she had read Sherman “fan letters” as he was resting, with him cracking “well-timed jokes.” Poublon wrote, “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 praised Sherman for his work outside show business
Poublon made sure to mention the teen heartthrob’s work outside of the entertainment industry, as he became a paramedic after exiting show business.
“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,” she wrote.
“He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like—quiet, selfless, and deeply human.”
Sherman is survived by his sons and grandchildren
Poublon noted that the star is also survived by two sons, Tyler and Christopher, as well as “six beautiful grandchildren.”
“He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart,” she said. “And though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy—his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission.”
She concluded with a thanks to his supporters
To end her heartwarming message, Poublon concluded, “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 had been battling cancer
This comes after Poublon announced in March 2025 that Sherman had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
At the time, she wrote on Facebook, “During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy. Thank you so much for still remembering him. We really appreciate it.”
Sherman was a teen heartthrob
Sherman, who was born in Santa Monica, California in 1943, broke into the music scene when actor Sal Mineo wrote him two songs and asked him to perform at a party in Hollywood.
He quickly became a star, landing several top-10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with songs like 1969’s Little Woman, 1970’s La La La (If I Had You), Julie, Do Ya Love Me, and Easy Come, Easy Go.