Bobby Sherman, the beloved singer and actor who rose to fame as a teen idol in the 1960s, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
“As many of you know, Bobby has been retired for some time and is no longer able to participate in cameos, sign autographs, or make appearances,” she wrote, before breaking the bad news.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy.”
In a follow-up post Thursday, Poublon thanked friends and fans for their well wishes.
“We really appreciate it,” she wrote. “Unfortunately, I feel we must keep things confidential for Bobby’s sake.”
The Santa Monica-born Sherman started out as a singer in the early 1960s.
His television career began with guest roles in TV series such as "Honey West" and "The Monkees." Soon after, he was cast in the 1968 series "Here Come the Brides," a television Western set shortly after the end of the Civil War that highlighted the importance of cooperation, interracial harmony, and peaceful resolution of conflict.
His role as Jeremy Bolt made him a household name and propelled his music career, leading him to dominate the charts with hits like “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” “Little Woman,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and “La La La (If I Had You).”
At the height of his fame, Sherman was one of the biggest teen idols of his generation, featuring on magazine covers and selling out concerts worldwide. He also appeared in popular TV series such as "Fantasy Island," "The Love Boat," and "Frasier"—his last credited TV appearance in 1997.
In 1974, Sherman found a new calling after making a guest appearance on “Emergency!”—a series about two Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. He became a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and later worked as a technical reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, where he spent decades in public service.
Sherman had two sons with his first wife, Patti Carnel.
Before his retirement, Sherman made a comeback tour with Peter Noone and Davy Jones in 1998. In 2005, he was ranked No. 8 in TV Guide’s list of “TV’s 25 Greatest Teen Idols.”
“Thank you so much for still remembering him,” Poublon said. “We really appreciate it.”