Bobby Sherman, 1960s Pop Star, Dies at 81 After Cancer Battle
Bobby Sherman, a star of 1960s pop and TV, died on June 24, at his Encino home in Los Angeles. He was 81. He passed with his wife, Brigitte Poublon, by his side, months after revealing his diagnosis with stage 4 kidney cancer.
Sherman became a teen idol thanks to his role on ABC’s Shindig! and as Jeremy Bolt in Here Come the Brides. Fans also saw him on Getting Together, The Love Boat, and Frasier. His songs made it to the top of the charts, including:
- “Little Woman”
- “Julie, Do Ya Love Me”
- “Easy Come, Easy Go”
- “La La La (If I Had You)”
“Little Woman” sold more than a million copies, making Sherman one of the most popular singers of his time.
In the 1980s, he changed paths. He trained as an EMT, then worked as a medical trainer for the LAPD. He later served in the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and earned LAPD Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999. In 2011, he and Brigitte launched the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation. Based in Ada, Ghana, it helps children with meals, school supplies, and music programs.
Brigitte shared that he “left this world holding my hand… with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” She described him as kind, brave, and full of heart.
Sherman leaves behind his wife, two sons, and six grandchildren. He will be remembered for both his chart-topping hits and his commitment to helping others.
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