Is Bob Barker Still Alive or Dead?

Robert William Barker is a former television presenter best known for hosting CBS’s The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007. He was the longest-running daytime host in North America.

Bob Barker Background

Robert William Barker was born on December 12, 1923, in Washington to Matilda and John Barker. His father is one-quarter Sioux, he attended the Sioux school in Mission. He enlisted into the United States Navy Reserve in 1943, however, he did not serve on active duty.

Bob Barker Career

After the second world war, Barker went to Drury University where he studied Economics. He got his first hosting job as the host of Truth or Consequences in 1956. In September of 1972, Barker started hosting The Price Is Right until 2007 when he retired. After retiring, he made several appearances on the show.

Bob Barker Achievements

Bob earned several awards like the Lifetime Achievement Award, 14 times winner of the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host and Time magazine’s Greatest Game Show Host of All Time. Bob has a net worth of $70 million.

Bob Barker Personal Life

He married his teenage sweetheart, Dorothy Jo in 1945 but they did not have children.

Is Bob Barker Still Alive or Dead?

Bob is still alive although he had several health issues such as a stroke in 2002, prostate surgery and skin cancer, he made full recovery. Bob Barker is 98 years old and lives in his Los Angeles home.