Bobby Sherman, a 1960s teen idol and pop star turned public servant, has died. He was 81.

Sherman’s wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, and actor/musician John Stamos, who was an ambassador for the Sherman’s charity, announced his death in an Instagram announcement June 24.

“From one ex teen idol, to another − rest in peace Bobby Sherman,” Stamos wrote.

“It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,” Poublon wrote. “Bobby left this world holding my hand − just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage.”

In late March, Poublon shared that her husband had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and later told Fox News that his body was “shutting down” because the cancer had “spread everywhere.”

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Throughout the 1960s, Sherman, with his dimpled chin and forelock of chestnut-colored hair, became an object of teen fandom, blanketing walls and lunch boxes alike with hit songs like “Little Woman” and a starring role on popular TV series “Here Come the Brides.”

In her statement, Poublon said: “I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That’s who Bobby was − brave, gentle, and full of light.”

Poublon added that she had recently read aloud to Sherman “fan letters from all over the world − words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished. He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye.”

“And yes, he still found time to crack well-timed jokes − Bobby had a wonderful, wicked sense of humor. It never left him. He could light up a room with a look, a quip, or one of his classic, one-liners.”

Poublon noted that though he was “known around the world for his music and acting,” to his loved ones he “was something much more. He was a man of service. He traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers for the back of an ambulance, becoming an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD. He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like − quiet, selfless, and deeply human.”

Sherman is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren.

Bobby Sherman songs like ‘Little Woman,’ and role in ‘Here Comes the Brides’ boosted career

Born in 1943 in Santa Monica, California, Sherman’s career kicked off with his dueling talents. In 1964, “Rebel Without a Cause” actor Sal Mineo invited him to sing at a Hollywood party attended by high-powered industry types. The appearance led to Sherman signing with an agent and landing a TV role on ABC’s “Shindig!” as a house singer and member of the cast. Though Sherman had been recording music since the early ’60s, it was 1969’s “Little Woman,” a gold-certified No. 3 hit in the United States, and the string of hits that followed – “La La La (If I Had You),” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” “Hey, Mister Sun” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” among them – that earned Sherman his pop credentials.

From 1962 to 1976, Sherman released more than 100 songs, with seven landing in the Top 40.

While engaging in pop music stardom – the screaming from smitten fans at his concerts was reportedly loud enough to affect his hearing – Sherman also was a familiar presence on TV.

His role as Jeremy Bolt on the Western comedy series “Here Comes the Brides” from 1968 to 1970 earned him copious fan mail, and subsequent appearances on episodes of “Honey West” and “The Monkees” continued to boost his profile.

Bobby Sherman left Hollywood for public service

By the mid-’70s, after guest-starring on the TV series “Emergency!,” Sherman decided to detour from celebrity life and began a new career in emergency services. He volunteered at the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1990s through 2017 and was a technical reserve police officer with the unit. In 1999 he was named the LAPD’s reserve officer of the year. Sherman was also a reserve deputy sheriff for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

“It was a labor of love,” Sherman told the podcast “A Breath of Fresh Air” in 2024. “I really enjoyed every minute of it.”

In 2011, Sherman and Poublon created the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation, a Ghana-based youth center dedicated to blending music and education and providing children in Ghana with educational tools. Stamos was a major supporter of their foundation and charitable endeavors.

In his “Fresh Air” interview with podcast host Sandy Kaye, Sherman grew contemplative and left fans with a message. “Just enjoy life, be respectful of others and trust in the Lord,” he said. “(They) always used to say that the minute you’re born you begin to die, but you know what? It’s true. So it’s one of those things just to live it the fullest and the most righteous way you can.”

Contributing: KiMi Robinson