The Price Is Right host Bob Barker Passes Away at 99
Bob Barker, the revered icon of TV game shows renowned for hosting “The Price Is Right” for over three decades and later emerging as a prominent animal-rights advocate, has passed away at the age of 99.
Barker passed away peacefully at his residence due to natural causes, as confirmed by Roger Neal, his publicist. Neal conveyed this news on behalf of Nancy Burnet, Barker’s steadfast friend and caregiver.
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In a distinguished television journey spanning over fifty years, Barker’s congenial demeanor endeared him to countless households. His rise to national prominence commenced in 1956, when he took the reins of NBC’s daytime program “Truth or Consequences,” a role he held for an impressive 18 years.
Notably, in 1972, Barker took on the hosting duties of “The New Price Is Right” on CBS, a revival of the original version that aired from 1956 to 1965, helmed by Bill Cullen.
Under Barker’s stewardship, “The Price Is Right” transformed into a beloved institution, where studio audience participants were joyously beckoned to “come on down!” and engage in guessing the retail prices of diverse prizes through captivating games. This iteration of the show stands as the longest-running game show in the annals of American television.
Barker’s contributions were further recognized through a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award for Daytime Television in 1999 and his induction into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 2004. His legacy is immortalized at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, where the studio producing “The Price Is Right” bears his name since 1998.
Having retired from his hosting role in 2007, Barker’s tenure yielded a remarkable 14 Daytime Emmy Awards.
Barker’s charisma even transcended to the silver screen, notably in the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy “Happy Gilmore.” In a memorable cameo as himself, Barker engaged in a brawl with Sandler’s golfing character during a pro-am golf tournament, emerging as the victor. Their cinematic tussle earned them the MTV Movie Award for Best Fight.
Barker, a man of enduring integrity, did not have children and chose not to remarry, leaving behind a legacy that encompasses both entertainment and advocacy.
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