Bob Barker | |
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Born | Robert William Barker December 12, 1923 Darrington, Washington, U.S. |
Died | August 26, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 99)
Cause of death | Problems caused by Alzheimer's disease |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills |
Education | Drury University (BA) |
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Television | |
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Jo Gideon (m. 1945; died 1981) |
Service/branch | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Rank | Staff Sergeant |
Unit | Armed Forces Radio Service |
Wars | |
Awards | Good Conduct Medal |
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Robert William "Bob" Barker (December 12, 1923 – August 26, 2023) was an American television game show host and animal rights activist. He was best known for hosting CBS's The Price is Right from 1972 to 2007 and for hosting Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1974.
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