Bobby Sherman, actor and singer, was a heartthrob to untold numbers of young women in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away recently at the age of 81. His clear voice and striking blue eyes made him an instant hit with young women. His death was announced on June 24, 2024. One of his first hits was a cover of the Herman’s Hermits song “I’m Into Something Good” which he performed on the TV show Shindig in 1964. From there he went on to sing such hits as “Little Woman” (1969), “La La La (If I Had You)” and “Julie Do Ya Love Me” (1970).
He also starred in Here Come the Brides from 1968-1970 and made appearances on such hit programs as Mod Squad, The Partridge Family, The Love Boat, and The Monkees.
Sherman was born in 1943 in Santa Monica, CA, and began singing in a band shortly after playing football in high school. His career as a singer was relatively short-lived and in the 1980s Sherman became an EMT. From there he entered a career in law enforcement, serving as a reserve police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department and a reserve deputy sheriff for San Bernardino County and was active in training other officers in first aid and CPR.
Sherman’s wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, relayed through their friend John Stamos, this message:
“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.”
She went on to relay, “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…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.”
She closed the announcement by stating “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.
With gratitude and love,
Brigitte Poublon Sherman.”
According to Brigitte her late husband is survived by his two sons (Christopher and Tyler) and 6 grandchildren.
You can hear Sherman’s wonderful voice again the video below featuring “Little Woman”.
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