Bob Barker, the iconic former host of the beloved TV game show “The Price Is Right” and a passionate animal rights advocate, died on Saturday morning, as confirmed by his publicist. He was 99 years old.

His spokesperson, Roger Neal, in a statement, said, “It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us.”

Cause of death-

As disclosed by his spokesperson Roger Neal, Bob Barker died of natural causes.

Age-

Bob Barker was born on December 12, 1923. He died at the age of 99.

Net worth-

As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, Barker had an estimated net worth of around $70 million as of 2023.

Career-

Robert William Barker, an American television game show host, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. He held the iconic role of hosting CBS’s “The Price Is Right” from 1972 to 2007, making it the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history. Additionally, he was the host of “Truth or Consequences” from 1956 to 1975.

Barker ventured into the world of game shows in 1956 when he began hosting “Truth or Consequences.” His career in hosting various game shows expanded, and he also took on the role of hosting the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants from 1967 to 1987, earning him the distinction of being the longest-serving host of these pageants.

In 1972, Bob Barker commenced his legendary hosting tenure on “The Price Is Right.” However, his life took a poignant turn when his wife, Dorothy Jo, tragically passed away from lung cancer at the age of 57 in 1981. This personal loss sparked Barker’s transformation into an advocate for animal rights and animal rights activism.

Wife

He married Dorothy Jo Gideon in 1945. She died in 1981 due to lung cancer.