Is Bob Barker still alive? Where is the retired television game host today?
Bob Baker is one of the most respected and popular hosts in the history of television. More than a decade into his retirement, he has not been seen on television, making some of his fans wonder whether he is alive. So, is Bob Barker still alive in 2023?
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Bob Barker is renowned as the host of the Price Is Right, a famous American television game show that aired for over 65 years. He came on board sometime in 1972 and anchored the program for over 30 years before calling it quits in 2007. The show gave players over $200 million in prizes and guaranteed a good time while trying to make some cool cash because of Bob's witty remarks disguised as encouragement.
Profile summary
| Full name | Robert William Barker |
| Nickname | Bob Barker |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 12 December 1923 |
| Age | 99 years old (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Place of birth | Darrington, Washington, DC, United States of America |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 6'1" |
| Height in centimetres | 185 |
| Weight in pounds | 187 |
| Weight in kilograms | 85 |
| Shoe size | 12 (US) |
| Hair colour | Blonde that has been made grey by age |
| Eye colour | Dark Brown |
| Mother | Matilda ("Tillie") Valandra |
| Father | Byron John Barker |
| Siblings | Kent Valandra |
| Marital status | Widowed |
| Wife | Dorothy Jo Gideon (married 1945; died 1981) |
| School | Sioux School in Mission |
| College | Drury University (formerly known as Drury College) |
| Profession | Television personality, animal activist |
| Net worth | $70 million |
Is Bob Barker still alive?
Yes, he is. He is alive. Currently, he is living in Los Angeles.
The former The Price Is Right show host is not dead, but it looks like he already made plans for where he would be buried when he finally bids farewell to life. A tombstone next to his wife's grave has Robert W. Barker inscribed on it, and if the bond that he shares with his late wife is anything to go by, the tombstone is where he would be buried when he dies.
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Some people close to him have voiced their fear about him dying, and even the former show host attests to this following his hospitalisation after falling at his home. He has also had a series of health issues.
He underwent prostate surgery and was treated for skin cancer in the past. Bob was also hospitalised when he had to be treated for his partially blocked left carotid artery. Yet, he has successfully managed to overcome all of these health issues.
How old is Bob Barker and is he still alive?
Bob Barker's age is 99 years old as of April 2023. What is Bob Barker's date of birth? He was born on 12 December 1923 in Darrington, Washington DC, USA, to Matilda Valandra and Byron John Barker.
Educational background
Bob spent most of his teenage years on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. The former show host attended the Sioux school here, but when the family moved to Springfield, Missouri, he went to Drury College on a basketball scholarship.
His study was disrupted by the commencement of the Second World War, and he joined the Navy, but as fate would have it, the war ended before he was posted on any sea mission.
Bob returned to school and graduated with a degree in Law, but more importantly, he discovered his talent as a show host while working in a radio station in the college.
Career summary
After college, the former TV show host eloped with his wife, Dorothy Jo Gideon, and they settled in Lake Worth Beach in Florida, where he got a job as a news editor and announcer at a radio station. Soon enough, he was allowed to host the Bob Barker Show.
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From thence, the enigmatic personality got a job hosting Truth or Consequences for some 15 years, starting in 1956. In 1972, he became the host of The Price is Right and was even the executive producer at some point.
The former presenter recorded his last episode on the show on 6th June 2007 and has only made honorary appearances on television since then.
Bob Barker's movies and TV shows
Besides being a game show host, Bob appeared in various films and TV series. They include:
| Year | Film/TV show |
| 2015 | SpongeBob SquarePants |
| 2009 | WWE Raw |
| 2001-2008 | Family Guy |
| 2007 | How I Met Your Mother |
| 2001 | Yes, Dear |
| 2000 | Futurama |
| 1998 | Martial Law |
| 1996-1997 | Something So Right |
| 1996 | Happy Gilmore |
| 1994 | The Nanny |
| 1979 | Overlanders |
| 1960 | Bonanza |
Awards and honours
Below are the awards the former TV personality has received.
- 19-time winner of Daytime Emmy Awards.
- 2009 Slammy Award for Best Guest Host
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Television Hall of Fame (class of 2004).
- NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame (class of 2008).
- "Bob Barker Studio" at CBS Television City was named in his honour.
- Time Magazine's Greatest Game Show Host of All-Time.
- GSN Lifetime Achievement Award.
Is Bob Barker married now?
No, he has never remarried since the demise of his wife, Dorothy Jo Gideon. He married his wife on 12 January 1945 and remained together until her passing in 1981.
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Although his wife passed away from lung cancer over 40 years ago, the former show host chose to remain single and going from several comments that he had made about his wife in the past, it is deductible that no other woman can take her place in his life.
Did Bob Barker have children? Bob Barker's children do not exist. This television personality had no child with his wife before she died and has remained without one.
Is Bob Barker still alive and how much is he worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, he is $70 million rich. Bob Barker has been retired for at least 15 years but remains one of the millionaires that emerged from hosting television shows. Interestingly, he took home about $10 million at the end of every year during his last ten years as the host of The Price is Right.
How is Bob Barker doing now?
Even though he has had health issues, he is still strong and is more of an animal activist and donated money to various organisations championing the cause against animal cruelty.
Fun facts
Is Bob Barker alive now? Yes, he is. Here are some interesting facts about him.
- He met his wife, Dorothy Jo Gideon, at an Ella Fitzgerald concert.
- He started dating at the age of 15.
- He joined the United States Navy Reserve to train as a fighter pilot during World War II.
- He has been a vegetarian for over three decades.
- He is an outspoken supporter of various animal rights issues.
Being a popular personality on television, especially in the second half of the 20th century, means that Bob had a wide audience. Although he retired from television in 2007, he still appears from time to time when it is necessary. Is Bob Barker still alive? Yes, he is.
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