’60s Heartthrob Bobby Sherman Diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer

Bobby Sherman, the beloved teen idol of the 1960s known for hits like “Little Woman,” has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, his wife Brigitte Poublon confirmed. Now 81, Sherman is receiving care at home and has stepped away from the public eye.

Brigitte first shared the heartbreaking news in March and later revealed that the cancer has spread throughout his body. “His body’s not working anymore,” she said. “He just wants to be home, surrounded by his family and dogs.”

Sherman rose to fame in the late ’60s as both a pop sensation and television star. In the years that followed, he dedicated much of his life to giving back. Alongside his wife, he co-founded a nonprofit organization that supports children in Ghana, offering meals, educational opportunities, and essential resources.

Since the news broke, fans and fellow entertainers have rallied around the star. Actor John Stamos even recorded a heartfelt video message to lift Sherman’s spirits.

Though he’s now facing a difficult chapter, Bobby Sherman’s legacy continues — not only through the music that made him a star, but also through the lives he’s touched with his humanitarian work and the lasting love of his fans.