June 25, 2025 — Bobby Sherman, the beloved pop singer and actor who captured the hearts of millions in the 1960s and ’70s, passed away at the age of 81 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, confirmed the news, sharing that Sherman died peacefully while holding her hand1.
Sherman rose to fame with chart-topping hits like “Little Woman,” “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” and “Easy Come, Easy Go,” becoming a fixture on magazine covers and bedroom posters across America. His breakout role came on the ABC show Shindig! and later in the TV series Here Come the Brides, where his boyish charm and musical talent solidified his teen idol status.
But Sherman's legacy extended far beyond the stage and screen. In the 1970s, he made a dramatic career shift, becoming a certified EMT and reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. He trained recruits in CPR and first aid, earning the title of LAPD Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999.
Together with his wife, Sherman co-founded the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation, which supports education and nutrition programs for children in Ghana. Though he never visited Africa himself, his philanthropic spirit left a lasting impact.
Sherman is survived by his wife Brigitte, two sons from a previous marriage, and six grandchildren. In her tribute, Brigitte described him as “brave, gentle, and full of light,” adding, “He traded sold-out concerts for the back of an ambulance. He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like”1.
From teen heartthrob to real-life hero, Bobby Sherman’s life was a testament to compassion, service, and enduring charm.