Obituary of Buffalo Bob Smith

Buffalo Bob Smith

Robert Emil Schmidt aka Buffalo Bob Smith (born November 27, 1917 in Buffalo, New York) was a TV personality and puppeteer who was best known for his persona as Buffalo Bob who was the host of the 1947-1960 children’s show, “Howdy Doody.” Bob died on July 30, 1998 and his death was because of cancer. He died at age 80.

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Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Schmidt, Robert
Common Name: Buffalo Bob Smith
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
Birth Date: November 27, 1917
Age: 80 (at death)
Also Known As: Buffalo Bob
Occupations:
- TV Personality
- Puppeteer
Active Years: 1943-1998

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

Robert's Family Tree

Birth Name: Robert Emil Schmidt
Father: Emil H. Schmidt
Mother: Emma Kuehn Schmidt
Spouse/Partner:

Mildred Metz (married November 28, 1940-1998, his death)

Son(s):

Christopher Smith
Ronald Smith
Robin Smith

Death Notice:

Date: July 30 1998 at age 80
Place: Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer
Interment: Buried at Pinecrest Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Flat Rock, North Carolina, United States

Category Tags:

TV Personality Puppeteer American Born on November 27th Born in 1917 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 80 Died from Cancer

Robert's Notable Roles:

Howdy Doody

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Howdy Doody (1954)] We do constructive things. We talk about safety and good manners and encourage the kids to go to their place of worship on Sunday. And the show is an emotional outlet for children. They like to see Clarabell chase me with a seltzer bottle because it's something they'd like to do." (IMDB)

"Robert Schmidt's legacy will be remembered for generations to come, as his life was filled with unwavering determination, selflessness, and kindness that touched the hearts of all who knew him. (V)"

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