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Bobby Sherman’s Cancer Battle: About the Late Teen Idol’s Health

Bobby Sherman quietly battled stage 4 cancer before his death at 81. Learn more about the late teen idol’s health here.

Image Credit: Bettmann Archive Bobby Sherman, the beloved 1960s and ’70s teen idol known for hits like “Little Woman” and his role on Here Come the Brides, passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 81. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced his death on Tuesday, with family friend John Stamos sharing her heartfelt message: “Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” In the final months of his life, the singer-turned-actor faced a private but difficult battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, which his wife publicly revealed earlier this year. In her Instagram tribute after his death, she described their 29‑year marriage and remembered him as “brave, gentle, and full of light,” noting how he held her hand in his final moments.

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