By Dominic Genetti
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Bobby Sherman, a 1970s teen idol and heartthrob, has died. He was 81.
The “Julie, Do You Love Me” singer’s death was announced via Instagram in a shared post from his wife, Brigitte Poublon, and “Full House” actor John Stamos.
“From one ex-teen idol, to another — rest in peace Bobby Sherman,” Stamos, who recently lost longtime friend and music legend Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, wrote. “This is from his wife, my friend, Brigitte:
“‘It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman. 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. 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.
‘As he rested, I read him 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.’”
He made the girls swoon, starred on screen and sang memorable hits such as “Easy Come, Easy Go,” “Little Woman,” and “La La La (If I Had You).” Sherman also performed for the cameras as an actor for “Here Comes The Brides,” “Getting Together,” “Emergency,” and “The Love Boat.” His final acting credit came in 1997 for “Frazier.”
In an admirable turn of events, Sherman eventually left the public spotlight to be a public servant. Sherman notably became a paramedic serving in Los Angeles as a trainer with the LAPD and even as a reserve sheriff deputy for California’s San Bernardino County, his wife noted in her announcement.
“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,” she wrote. “He showed us what real heroism looks like—quiet, selfless, and deeply human.”
No official cause of death has been made public; however, Poublon announced in March 2025 that Sherman has Stage 4 cancer.
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