Singer and actor Bobby Sherman, one of the most popular teen idols of the late 1960s and early 1970s, died at his home in Los Angeles on June 24, 2025. He was 81 years old. His passing was confirmed the following day, and his death came just months after his stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis was made public in March 2025. Born in Santa Monica, California on July 22, 1943, Sherman was discovered at a Hollywood party in the early 1960s.
His appearance on the television music series Shindig introduced him to a national audience, and his youthful looks quickly made him a staple on magazine covers across the country. His television success opened the door to a recording career. Sherman released a string of bubblegum pop hits aimed at young audiences, including Little Woman, Julie, Do You Love Me, and Easy Come, Easy Go. Four of his singles reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and his album Here Comes Bobby remained on the charts for 48 weeks.
Sherman’s status as a teen idol was cemented with his starring role on the ABC series Here Come the Brides, for which he also performed the theme song Seattle. He later appeared on Getting Together, a spin-off of The Partridge Family. But the pressures of fame eventually took a heavy toll, and Sherman began to step back from the spotlight. In the mid-1970s, after a guest appearance on Emergency!
, he made a dramatic life change. He became a certified emergency medical technician and served as a reserve deputy sheriff with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. He also volunteered with the Los Angeles Police Department, where he taught first aid and CPR to recruits and donated his salary to the department. His work was recognized in 1999 when he was named LAPD Reserve Officer of the Year.
Alongside his wife, Sherman co-founded the Bridget and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation, continuing his humanitarian efforts well after his entertainment career had ended. He chose to use his fame to help others, making a difference in his community for decades after leaving Hollywood behind.
