Legendary TV host Bob Barker has died, aged 99
nme.comvia a statement from Barker’s publicist Roger Neal. “It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us,” Neal statement read.Barker, who celebrated his 99th birthday in December last year, was best known for his role as the host and emcee of CBS’ The Price Is Right.
The game show – which is the longest-running game show in United States history – debuted in 1972 and featured Barker as its host from then until his retirement from the show in 2007.Besides his tenure on The Price Is Right, Barker also led Truth And Consequences from 1956 to 1975.
He also starred as himself in Adam Sandler‘s 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore and was known to be an animal rights activist.During his career, Barker was honoured with 19 Emmy Awards, 14 as host of The Price Is Right, four as the show’s executive producer and a lifetime achievement award.
In 2004, Barker was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.Following the news of his death, tributes have poured in from the entertainment world.
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