LOS ANGELES – Bob Barker’s representative confirmed that he died Saturday morning at his house in Los Angeles at the age of 99.
The man who filled his shoes on “The Price Is Right” after his retirement in 2007, Drew Carey, posted a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying it’s a “very sad day for the Price Is Right family.”
“There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever,” Carey said.
Very sad day for the Price Is Right family, and animal lovers all over the world. There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever.#RIPBobBarker
We love you ❤️— ʎǝɹɐƆ ʍǝɹᗡ (@DrewFromTV) August 26, 2023
Adam Sandler who starred in “Happy Gilmore” which Barker made a cameo in, released a statement as well on X, formerly known as Twitter, including photos of the two together.
“The man. The myth. The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me. He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us,” Sandler said.
The man. The myth. The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me. He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us! pic.twitter.com/hhZvYAQUK3
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) August 26, 2023
‘Price is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99
Several game show hosts who were Barker’s contemporaries paid tribute to the legendary daytime star.
“Long before I became an emcee, I admired Bob Barker very much. He was great at what he did, quite wonderful,” said former “Hollywood Squares” host Peter Marshall, 97, according to Deadline. “I can’t claim to have been close to Bob, but when together at events we always talked about our shared love of animals. I hope everyone knows what he did for animal welfare.”
“In the history of televised game shows, no one is more synonymous with host than Bob Barker,” said former “Tic-Tac-Dough” host Wink Martindale, 89, Deadline reported. “The word that always came to my mind when the name Bob Barker was mentioned was superlative. And Bob defined the meaning of preparation. Tape never rolled until Bob is ready. And that meant prepared. It was my distinct honor and privilege to call Bob my friend for a number of years. To chat with Bob about his career was both interesting and meaningful. Bob was so successful, because he was a simple and natural talent. May he rest in peace.”
Other celebrities shared their reactions to Barker’s death on social media.
Bob Barker I have a feeling U were meet by an army of animal angels. Because U were their angel on earth. 🦛🦘🦔🦓🦒🦏🦌🐼🐺🐰🐭🐒🐐🐈🐅🐂🐨🐁🐘🐶❤️💔 pic.twitter.com/2cbKghyXMM
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) August 26, 2023
One of the nicest things I ever heard in showbusiness was Bob Barker saying, “I moved to Hollywood to be an actor and the only person who ever let me do it was Adam Sandler!”
This scene with them was and will always be absolutely hilarious!
God bless you, Bob https://t.co/5kKt0EM81x— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) August 26, 2023
Oh no! 💔 #SpayAndNeuter your pets in his honor.
Bob Barker, former longtime host of 'The Price Is Right,' dead at 99 – CNN https://t.co/2FoxY5A43c
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) August 26, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 6: Television host Bob Barker presents to the audience during his last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES- JUNE 12: TV game show host Bob Barker attends the unveiling of a mural done in his honor at CBS Television City June 12, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The unveiling of the 12×16 foot mural marks the launch of the 32nd season of "The Price Is Right." (Photo by J. Emilio Flores/getty images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Bob Barker attends a fundraiser benefiting Mercy For Animals at Private Residence on June 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for Mercy for Animals)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 19: TV host Bob Barker attends The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce & The Hollywood Sign Trust’s 90th Celebration of the Hollywood Sign at Drai’s Hollywood on September 19, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 18: Host/executive producer Bob Barker of "The Price Is Right" speaks at his Farewell Press Conference during the 2007 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour for CBS at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on January 18, 2007 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Television personality Bob Barker (L) and actress Pamela Anderson unveil the Vegetarian Icons Postage Sheet at Hollywood Post Office on November 29, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES – APRIL 17: Host Bob Barker speaks during the tapeing of a final primetime special of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television City on April 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
NEW YORK – APRIL 09: Bob Barker attends his book signing of "Priceless Memories" at Borders Books, Park Avenue on April 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 19: (L to R) A contestant and host Bob Barker during "The Price Is Right" million dollar spectacular celebrating host Bob Barker’s induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame at the CBS Television Network on April 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Host Bob Barker will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this spring. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images). *** Local Caption *** Contestant;Bob Barker
LOS ANGELES – JULY 8: The former host of the Price is Right, Bob Barker is inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza July 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. A bust of Barker, created by sculptor Angie Whitson, was unveiled at the ceremony. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 20: Bob Barker taste the cake to celebrate his 80th birthday party during a special daytime edition of "The Price Is Right" on November 20, 2003 at the CBS Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
