Bob Newhart dead at 94: Legendary comedian and Elf star passes away after a series of short illnesses

UK Daily Mail ^ | 07/18/2024 | Eve Buckland

[DFG]

Iconic actor Bob Newhart has died aged 94.

The comedy legend passed away at his LA home on Thursday after a series of short illnesses, his longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, announced to THR.

Newhart began his career as a stand-up comedian before launching a hugely successful acting career.

His accolades include three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

He famously starred as Papa Elf in 2003 Will Ferrell comedy, Elf and played Susan Mayer's stepfather Morty Flicker in Desperate Housewives in 2005.

[Ezekiel]

RIP

I didn’t even realize he was still alive.

Weird... Bob Newhart hadn’t crossed my mind since... years...

yet my last post before this one was a couple of hours ago, in which I had quoted Bob:

32 times keeps your tummy from danger
Then you can stay up and listen to the Lone Ranger.

[Georgia Girl 2]

I always loved Bob Newhart. His sense of humor was so dry.

[RayChuang88]

He lived a very long and productive life, and was involved in two major hits for a comedy series.

I believe Mel Brooks is still alive, though for how long I don't know.

[Fai Mao]

And had recurring minor character in The Big Bang Theory

[Seruzawa]

Bob Newhart 5 Minute Therapy.

[Seruzawa]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDA_qlFBwI&pp=ygUdYm9iIG5ld2hhcnQgNSBtaW51dGUgdGhlcmFweSA%3D

[joshua c]

he was the man

when it came to TV wives

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

LOU DOBBS JUST DIED TOO!!

[No name given]

Rest In Peace, Bob.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Yep.

[mairdie]

Loved everything he did. An era is coming to an end. R.I.P.

[dadfly]

RIP Bob. the quintessential sane man struggling to love and understand the weird people around him. thank you for the many, many honest, clean laughs.

[Sacajaweau]

I can remember him from the 60s.

[faithhopecharity]

he was hilarious and brought great joy in our lives

[Huskrrrr]

“One of the greats. Newhart had one of the best finales of any sitcom.”

OMG, that was sheer genius.

[Dr. Zzyzx]

Yes. The Elf reference was unfortunate.

[Bonemaker]

RIP soldier. He always reminded me of when America was still America as reflected in the T V shows and humor of the era. Sad.

[Churchillspirit]

So sad. Condolences to his family and friends.

[mware]

The younger generation remembers him as Professor Proton.

[Dan in Wichita]

His imaginary phone calls were hilarious. One of the best was when he was talking to Sir Walter Raleigh about tobacco. RIP Bob, you made so many people laugh.