Bobby Sherman, the clean-cut pop singer whose charming smile and signature shag haircut helped catapult him to teen idol status in the 1960s and ’70s with hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died at 81.
His wife, Brigitte Poublon, shared the news on Tuesday, with family friend John Stamos reposting her tribute on Instagram: “Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” Sherman had revealed earlier this year that he was battling Stage 4 cancer.
A fixture on the covers of teen magazines like Tiger Beat and Sixteen, Sherman was known for his boy-next-door image, often pictured with tousled hair, chokers, and a wholesome smile. His likeness adorned everything from lunchboxes to posters, cementing his place in the hearts of young fans. He was later ranked No. 8 on TV Guide’s list of “TV’s 25 Greatest Teen Idols.”
Sherman was part of a generational chain of teen idols, following Ricky Nelson in the ’50s and preceding David Cassidy in the ’70s and Justin Bieber in the 2000s—each rising with the wave of youth-focused media and pop culture.
