arghton 5,643 Posted December 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: 99 and just a few post in his thread in 2022. Boring pick or suspect lack of news about him ? Anyway, I think he can do a Betty White and die just before his 100th birthday. Lack of news, there's not been much news about him during the last years. I'm doubting the Closer Weekly article saying he's "a bit forgetful but doing fine". He's had atleast two, some have said four or five strokes, blocked carotid arteries and other heart problems, cancer multiple times, falls...A miracle he's still alive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,031 Posted December 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: 99 and just a few post in his thread in 2022. Boring pick or suspect lack of news about him ? Anyway, I think he can do a Betty White and die just before his 100th birthday. Basically an American Leslie Phillips ie used to be very active for their age but is now very, very old and frail and so isn't anymore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 1,481 Posted December 12, 2022 On 13/09/2022 at 12:25, arghton said: I wouldn't completely trust Closer Weekly, but here's an article from August, interview of Nancy Burnet of United Activists for Animal Rights who is his "girlfriend" Another new Nancy Burnet article. Here's the pertinent stuff: "He's going to be 99, and he takes one prescription medication and that's for his thyroid," Burnet, 79, revealed. "So, he does not take anything for blood pressure, cholesterol, the umpteen other things that most people take as they grow older." "He's in very good health for his age and his humor is still in good shape. He's had a very charmed life." Burnet said that she and the former "Truth or Consequences" host would be having a "very simple and quiet" birthday celebration at his home with "cake and the usual things." Burnet told Fox News Digital that Barker now enjoys spending his days playing board games or cards and watching sports or classic movies. "He's a history buff," she said of the former U.S. Navy aviator. "He's very much interested in history," she added "He doesn't read much anymore. But when he did, he read mostly about history, American history, wars, World War II. He's very knowledgeable about it." 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 980 Posted August 2 God: ...That's odd, I just spotted that talented musician Tom Parker up here in Heaven. But he was so young, what happened? Angel: Have you already forgotten? You were bored one day and wanted to play a game of Chinese whispers with all the angels. Whoever it ended up with would have their fate sealed. God: Oh my Go...I mean self. No wonder I never run into Bob Barker around these parts. Hahahaha oh well, no harm no foul, innit? 1 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 17,325 Posted August 26 Reportedly dead: https://abc7.com/bob-barker-obituary-price-is-right-game-show-host/13704249/ 15 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 3,417 Posted August 26 9 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Reportedly dead: https://abc7.com/bob-barker-obituary-price-is-right-game-show-host/13704249/ Less than 4 months shy of 100. RIP. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 692 Posted August 26 TMZ now reporting that he died. https://www.tmz.com/2023/08/26/bob-barker-dead-dies-99-price-is-right-game-show-host/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 3,240 Posted August 26 Was sure he wouldn’t pass the year ! The choice was right ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaDeathGuy 201 Posted August 26 Just gonna drop his two greatest contributions to culture right here: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollyafox 410 Posted August 26 45 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Reportedly dead: https://abc7.com/bob-barker-obituary-price-is-right-game-show-host/13704249/ It seems like the people who always seem like they're going to live forever, die right before they turn 100. Prince Phillip, Betty White, and now Bob Barker. RIP 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 237 Posted August 26 Bob Barker come on up 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 8,418 Posted August 26 Closest to 100 without going over. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiesa52 114 Posted August 26 Yes, I think Bob Barker has Died- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bob-barker-longtime-host-of-the-price-is-right-dead-at-99/ar-AA1fOF5C?OCID=ansmsnnews11 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 9,995 Posted August 26 Yes, I think Bob Barker has Died too- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-26/bob-barker-courtly-host-of-the-price-is-right-dies-at-99?in_source=embedded-checkout-banner 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 1,802 Posted August 26 There's over 200 people on the forum right now making it very slow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstar 221 Posted August 26 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Reportedly dead: https://abc7.com/bob-barker-obituary-price-is-right-game-show-host/13704249/ 1 hour ago, ObakeFilter said: TMZ now reporting that he died. https://www.tmz.com/2023/08/26/bob-barker-dead-dies-99-price-is-right-game-show-host/ 12 minutes ago, chiesa52 said: Yes, I think Bob Barker has Died- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bob-barker-longtime-host-of-the-price-is-right-dead-at-99/ar-AA1fOF5C?OCID=ansmsnnews11 10 minutes ago, TQR said: Yes, I think Bob Barker has Died too- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-26/bob-barker-courtly-host-of-the-price-is-right-dies-at-99?in_source=embedded-checkout-banner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 9,995 Posted August 26 3 minutes ago, Superstar said: (links) Bob Barker has died, I reckon: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/26/bob-barker-price-is-right-host-dead Clearly he was someone of note; this site is set in fucking concrete at the moment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,011 Posted August 26 Mainstream UK press now reporting the news. I wasn't sure he'd get much if any UK press coverage. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/26/bob-barker-price-is-right-host-dead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,031 Posted August 26 4 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Mainstream UK press now reporting the news. I wasn't sure he'd get much if any UK press coverage. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/26/bob-barker-price-is-right-host-dead I figured he would. He's one of those names who I know through American movie/TV references, even if he didn't have his own shows here (that I'm aware of!). Also his Happy Gilmore appearance referenced a few posts above. And his semi-regular WWE appearances (see also Bob Uecker and Pete Rose, who are apparently sports stars and not comedic foils!). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 9,995 Posted August 26 'Bob Barker - Come On Down!' Really missed a trick there. Could've had something genius like 'Price Is Right Host is Toast'. 2 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,011 Posted August 26 4 minutes ago, msc said: I figured he would. He's one of those names who I know through American movie/TV references, even if he didn't have his own shows here (that I'm aware of!). Also his Happy Gilmore appearance referenced a few posts above. And his semi-regular WWE appearances (see also Bob Uecker and Pete Rose, who are apparently sports stars and not comedic foils!). I first learnt of him when he appeared on the DeathList here! There have been a few people I have learnt of this way including I'm slightly embarrassed to say a few famous British people such as Nigel Starmer Smith! Perhaps I'm too busy enmeshed in the world of the niche ,obscure and unique!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,031 Posted August 26 4 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: I first learnt of him when he appeared on the DeathList here! There have been a few people I have learnt of this way including I'm slightly embarrassed to say a few famous British people such as Nigel Starmer Smith! Perhaps I'm too busy enmeshed in the world of the niche ,obscure and unique!! Not of all can be sad bastards tbf. I suspect there's American TV fans on the Cmme. With the internet it's far easier to watch stuff from across the world now. Alex Trebek's Jeopardy! episodes were on UK Netflix recently, for example. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
