25.06.2025 11:01
Bobby Sherman, who became a youth idol in the 1960s and 70s with songs like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me," passed away at the age of 81. After achieving fame, Sherman served in public service as a health technician, and it was reported that his fortune was approximately 8 million dollars (256 million TL). Earlier this year, Sherman publicly announced that he was battling stage four cancer.
American singer and actor Bobby Sherman, who became a youth idol in the 1960s and 70s with hit songs like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me," passed away at the age of 81. It was known that the artist had announced he was diagnosed with stage four cancer earlier this year.
The sad news was announced by his wife, Brigitte Poublon. The famous actor and family friend John Stamos shared Poublon's message on Instagram, saying, "Bobby left this world while my hand was in his — just as he held our lives together with love, courage, and grace."
ASTOUNDING FORTUNE
Bobby Sherman's life was a multi-layered journey spanning pop stardom, television fame, emergency medical services, and philanthropy. With a fortune of approximately $8 million (256 million TL), he financed not only his career but also the lives of others. Sherman, who passed away at the age of 81, left behind a legacy that was not limited to youthful admiration. His name is now recognized not only on music charts but also as a symbol of compassion, dedication, and lasting impact in emergency services, police academies, and classrooms in Ghana.
THE POSTER FACE OF POPULAR CULTURE
In the late 1960s, Sherman, who was a constant presence on the covers of youth magazines like Tiger Beat and Sixteen, became a symbol of the era with his messy hair and innocent smile. His face was printed on many products, from lunch boxes to cereal boxes.
TV Guide magazine ranked him 8th on its list of "The 25 Greatest Teen Idols in Television History." Four of Sherman's songs managed to enter the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
FROM FAME TO HEALTH SERVICES
In the late 1980s, Sherman made a notable career change, leaving the spotlight behind. He became a first aid and CPR instructor for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Donating his salary, Sherman also served as a reserve officer in the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. In a 1997 interview, Sherman stated, "I can't pass by without helping when I see an accident. I always carry a first aid kit in my car."
In the 1990s, the artist performed as part of the Teen Idols Tour, touring with names like Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones from The Monkees and Peter Noone from Herman's Hermits.