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 May 31st, 2023 (TBV) and his death was possibly due to a nasty dog bite. He was 99 years old.

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Bob Barker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
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
Also Known As: Robert Barker, Bobby
Occupations:
- TV Personality
- Activist
Active Years: 1950-2017

Net Worth: $70 Million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
Favorite Color: Purple (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Personality Activist American Born on December 12th Born in 1923 Born in Washington

Quotable Quotes:

"Come on people, get your pets neutered or spayed."

"Come on down!"

"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)

" We can do so much to protect ourselves from true environmental awareness, knowledge, and a lot of love."

"The popular TV personality and actor died at the age of 81 after a long and successful career. (V)"

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

Is Mr. Bob Barker still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.