Bob Barker, finest recognized for internet hosting the enduring CBS daytime sport present The Price Is Right, has died.
According to the New York Post, Barker handed away on Saturday morning of pure causes at his Hollywood Hills house.
He was 99.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us,” his spokesman informed the outlet.
The assertion acknowledged Barker’s dedication to exposing cruelty to animals within the leisure trade.
“I am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and including working to improve the plight of abused and exploited animals in the United States and internationally.”
“We were great friends over these 40 years. he will be missed.”
Barker is survived by his half-brother Kent Valandra and half-nephews Robert Valandra and Chip Valandra, in addition to a half-niece, Vickie Valandra Kelly.
The TV persona served because the host of The Price Is Right for 35 years and retired in 2007 at age 87.
Drew Carey succeeded Barker on the present, and the sequence continues to take pleasure in nice success.
Barker had many iconic moments on the sequence, however followers had been particularly drawn to his go-to phrase:
“And the actual retail price is….”
At the time of his retirement, Barker was uncertain whether or not he was making the proper name.
“I have thought every year for the last 10 or 15 years that maybe I should quit, and then I think, ‘No, I’ll do it for another year,'” he dished to Entertainment Weekly at the time.
“I regret that I’m quitting now.”
Barker’s time at the helm of The Price Is Right propelled him to stardom, and he went on to have many alternative jobs within the leisure trade.
Of course, we’ll always remember his work in Happy Gilmore.
We want to prolong our ideas and prayers to the household and family members of Bob Barker throughout this tough time.
May he relaxation in peace.
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