[Ammi]

US comedian and actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94 “after a series of short illnesses”, his publicist Jerry Digney announced in a statement to the PA news agency.

The accountant-turned entertainer “died at home in Los Angeles” a year after his wife of 60 years Virginia “Ginnie” Newhart, who died in April 2023.

He was known for The Bob Newhart Show and had a recurring guest role on sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

In 2013 he won an Emmy for his role playing Arthur Jeffries/Professor Proton in the show about friends Leonard, Sheldon, Raj and Howard.

He also played Papa Elf in 2003 Christmas movie Elf, starring Will Ferrell, and Lou Sherman in 2011 comedy Horrible Bosses.

Newhart is survived by four children, Jennifer, Courtney, Timothy and Robert, and numerous grandchildren, according to his publicist.

[Ammi]

……94yrs old, a great age…

[Beso]

It's so sweat they died within a year..

They will both be happy now looking down on the lives they created.

[GiRTh]

I thought he died ages ago. RIP to an American sitcom legend and pioneer.

[Ray.]

Incredibly funny and smart comedian. R.I.P.

[arista]

Back in 2004

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Ammi

……94yrs old, a great age…

Very true

I always think of the elf movie

R.I.P.

[LaLaLand]

Proper legend. RIP Bob. X

If anyone is a fan of sitcoms his are really fantastic.

[arista]

His show in 1977


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Newhart