Bob Barker: Last News

host of has died, ET has confirmed. He was 99.In a statement to ET, Barker's longtime publicist, Roger Neal, said, «It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World's Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us.» Neal also said that, per Barker's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service held in his honor. He'll be laid to rest next to his wife, Dorothy Jo, at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.

said: “I think that it would be nice if people remembered me as a guy who loved all living things and did as much as he could to make ours a better world for animals — and also did quite a few television shows.”Barker famously signed off each episode with, “This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered,” marking one of the first high-profile campaigns to control the over-population of animals in America.His close friend Nancy Burnet, the co-executor of his estate who has overseen the star’s care for many years, told The Post she’s “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.”Born Robert William Barker in Darrington, Washington, on Dec.

There’s one hosting milestone left for Andy Cohen — and that’s leading America’s game, Wheel of Fortune.

Pat Sajak is just about done watching the wheel spin: The longtime Wheel of Fortune host announced that he is retiring from the syndicated game show next season.

A fortunate run. Pat Sajak announced he is retiring from his long-running career as the host of Wheel of Fortune.

Milt Larsen, co-founder of the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, actor, TV writer and producer, died May 28 in his sleep at his home in Hollywood, his family told TMZ. He was 92.

Stopping the wheel? Pat Sajak hinted that he’s getting ready to leave behind his lengthy career as the host of Wheel of Fortune.

The Price is Right host Drew Carey, accepting an award at the NAB Show, believes the syndicated game show “could be around for 100 years on American television, because it’s just that strong.”

Ahead of the 50th season premiere, 19-time Emmy winner Bob Barker reflected on his 35 years hosting CBS' The Price Is Right between 1972-2007.'I'm often asked what I loved most about my years with Price, and the first thing that pops to mind is ... the money, of course!' the 97-year-old retired TV legend joked to People on Wednesday.'All kidding aside, there was much to love.

“I’m often asked what I loved most about my years with [The Price Is Right], and the first thing that pops to mind is … the money, of course!” Bob Barker tells PEOPLE ahead of the show kicking off its 50th season in September. Bob, 97, was joking, of course, and said that he’ll always remember the warmth and camaraderie on set. “There was much to love. I had the pleasure of working with a dedicated and talented cast and crew for 35 great years. Particularly close to my heart was the ability our vast popularity gave me to remind our entire audience daily about the importance of spaying and neutering your pets.”

CBS will mark 50 years of contestants comin’ on down for The Price Is Right with a two-hour primetime special next month.