Bob Barker, legendary ‘Price is Right’ host, dead at 99

Bob Barker’s cause of death has been revealed.

TMZ reported Tuesday that the beloved “Price Is Right” host’s death certificate claims the 99-year-old suffered from the disease — something he dealt with “years” before his deathlast month.The Post has contacted a rep for Barker for comment. Barker, a longtime vegetarian, never publicly announced he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but did star in a 2013 PSA for PETA which claimed not eating meat could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

CBS is honoring the late Bob Barker.

died on Aug. 26 at the age of 99, with a special tribute to the longtime host of “The Price Is Right.”A special one-hour tribute episode to Barker and his career will air on the network on Thursday at 8 p.m.

Drew Carey is honoring Bob Barker. On Tuesday, CBS announced that it will air hosted by Carey, the late host's fan and friend, on Aug. 31.

Bob Barker will be remembered with the one-hour special The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker airing Thursday, Aug. 31 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) and streaming on Paramount+. An encore broadcast will air on Labor Day during the regular weekday timeslot for The Price Is Right, 11 a.m. to Noon ET/10 a.m.-11 a.m. PT.

Selome Hailu CBS will air “The Price Is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker” on Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Drew Carey, Barker’s friend and successor as “The Price Is Right” host, the special will present highlights from Barker’s life and career, such as the first episode of what was then “The New Price Is Right” in 1972; the transition from 30-minute to one-hour episodes and a different big wheel in 1975; the introduction of the game Plinko; CBS’ renaming of the soundstage to the Bob Barker Studio; his final “The Price Is Right” episode in 2007 prior to retiring; his return to the show for his 90th birthday, April Fool’s Day and to promote his book Priceless Memories; Barker as Adam Sandler read his poem “Ode to Bob Barker”; interactions with contestants and more.

Bob Barker's death over the weekend, many of the people who knew and worked with the longtime TV personality are sharing their memories of the beloved game show host.For nearly three decades and over 5,500 episodes, Janice Pennington served as one of the so-called «Barker's Beauties,» who were the models that showcased the products, presented the games and helped run smoothly.ET's Kevin Frazier recently sat down with Pennington, who looked back at her time on the show — where she was Barker's right-hand model from the first episode in 1972 until the year 2000 — and recalled what it was like to be on one of the most popular gameshows in the country.«It was amazing! I can't tell you, it was like a party every day. It was a party,» Pennington recalled with a smile.

the death of TV icon Bob Barker, ET is taking a closer look at two of the most important women in his life.Bob found love at a very young age, when at 15 he met Dorothy Jo Gideon. They were inseparable and married for 35 years, until her death in 1981. Two years later, he started dating Nancy Burnet, and they were together until his death on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Bob Barker wanted to marry Nancy Burnet. In a statement to ET, Roger Neal, the late host's publicist, reveals that his client proposed to his longtime love more than once.«Bob actually asked Nancy to marry him several times, she said no,» Neal tells ET. «She was fine with the way things were.

Vanna White credits the late Bob Barker with her introduction into the world of game shows. The legendary “Wheel of Fortune” presenter took to Instagram over the weekend to honour Barker in the wake of his death at the age of 99.

Vanna White credits the late Bob Barker with her introduction into the world of game shows. The legendary presenter took to Instagram over the weekend to honor Barker in the wake of his death at the age of 99. Sharing an epic throwback photo of herself appearing on Barker's show,, White, 66, wrote on Instagram, «When I moved to LA in 1980, I was on and met Bob Barker.

posted on Instagram alongside a picture of her competing on the show. “Thank you Bob for introducing me to the game show world! We will miss you.” The “Wheel of Fortune” letter-turner — who is currently embroiled in contract negotiations with producers as Pat Sajak prepares for retirement — wasn’t the only celebrity to share a fond memory of the consummate host.

in an emotional X (formerly Twitter) post recalling their scene together. “Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him.

via a statement from Barker’s publicist Roger Neal. “It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us,” Neal statement read.Barker, who celebrated his 99th birthday in December last year, was best known for his role as the host and emcee of CBS’ The Price Is Right. The game show – which is the longest-running game show in United States history – debuted in 1972 and featured Barker as its host from then until his retirement from the show in 2007.Besides his tenure on The Price Is Right, Barker also led Truth And Consequences from 1956 to 1975.

Bob Barker‘s loved ones are reacting to his death. ET confirmed on Saturday that the former host of “The Price Is Right” died at the age of 99. He died of natural causes.

Bob Barker, the longtime host of television game show The Price Is Right, has died, according to his publicist. He was 99 and died at his home a few months short of his 100th birthday.

Adam Sandler is reacting to the death of Bob Barker.

The unique skill set that allows game show hosts to keep the action flowing as excited contestants vie for prizes is not something everyone has. It’s why certain hosts last for a long time and helm multiple games.

the death of TV icon Bob Barker, ET is taking a closer look at two of the most important women in his life.Bob found love at a very young age, when at 15 he met Dorothy Jo Gideon. They were inseparable and married for 35 years, until her death in 1981. Two years later, he started dating Nancy Burnet, and they were together until his death Saturday in Los Angeles.