Hollywood - Comedy-Star with long career: US-Comedian Newhart is dead
From bored bookkeeper to celebrated Comedy-Star: For nearly 60 years, US-Comedian Bob Newhart stood in the spotlight. He is now reportedly dead at the age of 94, according to numerous US media, citing his spokesperson Jerry Digney. Newhart passed away in Los Angeles after a series of brief illnesses.
"End of a Comedy Era"
CNN quoted Digney as saying, "The death of the award-winning entertainer marks the end of a Comedy Era." Born in 1929 in the US state of Illinois, George Robert "Bob" Newhart made it big in the early 1960s with a Comedy album, having previously earned a living as an accountant in Chicago. In the following decades, he appeared in numerous films and TV series.
Well-known to a large audience were Newhart from the series based on his person, "The Bob Newhart Show" (1972-1978) and "Newhart" (1982-1990). Later, he appeared in films like "Elf" (2003) with Will Ferrell and in the comedy "Naturally Blond 2" with Reese Witherspoon. He won numerous awards, including several Grammys and a Golden Globe.
Emmy for Series Appearance
Apparently, Newhart didn't think about retiring even in old age, as he had guest appearances in newer US series like "Young Sheldon" and "The Big Bang Theory," for which he won an Emmy in 2013.
Newhart is survived by his wife Virginia Quinn, who passed away last year, and their four children.
- Despite his age, the US-Comedian Bob Newhart continued to make appearances in popular US series like "Young Sheldon" and "The Big Bang Theory," earning him an Emmy award in Hollywood, the heart of the US-Media.
- Newhart's career in comedy spanned over six decades, making him a household name in the United States of America, with numerous appearances in movies and TV series, including "Elf" and "Newhart."
- Following the news of Bob Newhart's passing, CNN expressed its condolences to his family and fans, noting that his death marks the end of an era in US comedy, a field he had significantly contributed to with his humor and talent.
- Los Angeles, a city famous for its Hollywood glamour, was the city where the US-Comedian and Golden Globe winner Bob Newhart passed away, marking the end of an illustrious career that began in the 1960s.
- The death of the US-Comedian Bob Newhart, a native of Illinois, was widely reported by US media, including CNN, who cited his spokesperson Jerry Digney, sending shockwaves through the world of US-Media and comedy, leaving a void in the crowded comedy scene of Los Angeles, especially in the prestigious Golden Globe circles.
