Fans across the country are mourning the loss of a true icon and selfless hero with the passing of a 1960s and ’70s teen idol.
This heartthrob once dominated teen magazines but later dedicated his life to public service as an emergency medical technician with the LAPD.
Bobby Sherman, who died at 81 after battling Stage 4 cancer, traded fame for a humble career saving lives and serving his community.
Beloved for hits like “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” and “Little Woman,” Sherman passed away holding the hand of his wife Brigitte Poublon.
During the height of his fame, Sherman was a fixture on the covers of teen magazines, and merchandise featuring his likeness, including lunchboxes and posters, sold across America.
Before focusing on service to others, Sherman built an impressive entertainment career.
He gained popularity on ABC’s “Shindig!” before starring in TV series “Here Come the Brides” and “Getting Together.”
His musical achievements included four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and six albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sherman made a remarkable life transition after his entertainment career. He became a certified medical emergency technician and LAPD instructor.
His commitment to service and sacrifice earned him recognition as LAPD’s Reserve Officer of the Year and the FBI’s Exceptional Service Award.
In 2004, Sherman’s contributions to America were formally recognized in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Former Representative Howard McKeon praised Sherman’s dedication:
“Bobby is a stellar example of the statement ‘to protect and serve.’ We can only say a simple and heartfelt thank you to Bobby Sherman and to all the men and women who courageously protect and serve the citizens of America.”
Sherman’s philanthropic work extended globally through the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation in Ghana.
The couple built a five-acre musical village that included soup kitchens to feed those in need.
“We’re serving over 375 meals a day; we’re going to up that to 500,” Poublon had shared about their humanitarian efforts.
During the 1990s, Sherman participated in the “Teen Idols Tour” with other former heartthrobs, reconnecting with fans who had admired him decades earlier.
According to his family, Sherman maintained his characteristic optimism and good humor in his final days. He read fan letters and reminisced about his extraordinary life journey.
Sherman is survived by his wife Brigitte and two sons, Christopher and Tyler, from his previous marriage to Patti Carnel.
Actor John Stamos announced Sherman’s passing on Instagram on behalf of the family, writing, “From one ex-teen idol, to another—rest in peace Bobby Sherman.”
