Obituary of Bob Barker

Bob Barker

Bob Barker (born December 12th, 1923 in Darrington, Washington) was a TV Personality and game show host who was best known as the original host of the long running American TV gameshow "The Price Is Right" from 1972 through 2007. Bob was also an outspoken animal protection advocate and activist. He died on August 26th, 2023 and his death was basically due to Alzheimer’s disease as he was 99 years old.

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Bob Barker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Barker, Bob
Common Name: Bob Barker
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Darrington, Washington, United States
Birth Date: December 12, 1923
Age: 99 (at death)
Also Known As: Robert Barker, Bobby
Occupations:
- TV Personality
- Activist
Active Years: 1950-2017

Bob on Wikipedia

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $70 Million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

Bob's Family Tree

Birth Name: Robert William Barker
Father: Byron John Barker
Mother: Matilda "Tillie" Valandra (née Matilda Kent Tarleton)
Brother(s):

Kent Valandra (half-brother)

Spouse/Partner:

Dorothy Jo Gideon (married 1945-1981, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: August 26 2023 at age 99
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes (Unspecified illness)

Category Tags:

TV Personality Activist American Born on December 12th Born in 1923 Born in Washington Died in 2023 Died at age 99 Died from Natural causes

Bob's Notable Roles:

The Price Is Right

Quotable Quotes:

"I can't give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time before your funeral."

"Don't go to them, do not go to movies in which there are animals, because if you do, you are subsidizing animal cruelty." (IMDB)

"The popular TV personality and actor died after a long and successful career. (V)"

"Mr. Barker's life and death were a mystery until he was found dead in his home with a gunshot wound to the head. (V)"

"Bob Barker lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, activism, and entertainment. (V)"

Is Mr. Bob Barker still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.