Bob Newhart, the famed sitcom star that younger fans will remember as Papa Elf from Will Ferrell‘s Elf and The Big Bang Theory, has passed away at the age of 94.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his passing, revealing that Bob died on Thursday (July 18) after “a series of short illnesses” at his home in Los Angeles.
His publicist Jerry Digney shared the news with the outlet. Keep reading to find out more… Before taking over Hollywood, Bob worked as an accountant.
His career took off after he was cast in the 1972 sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. The show ran until 1978 with a second show, called Newhart, launching in 1982.
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