Bobby Sherman, Singer Turned Public Servant, Dies at 81
Bobby Sherman, a 1960s pop star who left fame to serve his community, died on June 24 in Encino, Los Angeles. He was 81. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, said he had stage 4 kidney cancer, which he revealed earlier this year.
Sherman rose to fame through Shindig! and Here Come the Brides. Later, he made appearances on shows such as The Love Boat and Frasier. He became known for songs like:
- “Little Woman”
- “Julie, Do Ya Love Me”
- “Easy Come, Easy Go”
- “La La La (If I Had You)”
These tracks reached the Top 10, and “Little Woman” sold over a million copies.
In time, Sherman stepped away from the spotlight. He became a certified EMT and volunteered as a medical trainer with the LAPD. He also worked with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. In 1999, the LAPD honored him as Reserve Officer of the Year.
Together with his wife, he started a foundation to support youth in Ada, Ghana. The Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation provides food, school support, and music training.
Reflecting on his passing, Brigitte said he “left this world holding my hand… with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” He leaves behind two sons, six grandchildren, and a legacy shaped by both fame and service.
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