Comedy legend Bob Newhart, best known for his roles in The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart, died on Thursday. He was 94 years old.
His publicist confirmed the comedian’s death to The Hollywood Reporter, saying that Newhart died “after a series of short illnesses.”
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In 1960, Newhart’s comedy album “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart” became the first comedy album to win Album of the Year at the 1961 Grammy Awards.
Newhart went on to star in “The Bob Newhart Show” from 1972 to 1978. Following that, he starred in “Newhart” from 1982 to 1990.
In addition to his shows, Newhart made guest appearances in shows such as “The Simpsons,” “ER,” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and “Young Sheldon.”
He also appeared in movies such as Disney’s “The Rescuers” and “The Rescuers Down Under,” “In & Out,” “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde,” and “Elf.”
Newhart was married to Virginia “Ginnie” Quinn until her death in 2023.
He is survived by his four kids, and grandchildren.
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