Bob Barker<\/strong> <\/a>became a household name decades ago for his work on\u00a0The Price Is Right<\/em>, and now many are mourning his passing. The late game show host died on Aug. 26, 2023<\/a>, as first reported by\u00a0TMZ<\/em><\/a>. Bob, who died at the age of 99, first joined the hit game show in 1972 and went on to host the show until he retired in 2007. Some of his other work included hosting\u00a0Truth or Consequences, That’s My Line,\u00a0<\/em>and more.<\/p>\n He is survived by his longtime partner\u00a0Nancy Burnet<\/strong><\/a>, 79, who released a statement on his passing to the TODAY\u00a0<\/em><\/a>show<\/a> at the time of death. \u201cI am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and including working to improve the plight of abused and exploited animals in the United States and internationally,\u201d she told the outlet. \u201cWe were great friends over these 40 years. He will be missed.” Amid his passing, learn all about the funeral arrangements and how Bob will be honored following his death<\/a>, below.<\/p>\n Although many hoped to honor Bob at a public funeral following his death, his rep confirmed to\u00a0ET<\/em><\/a>, that a traditional memorial service will not be held. Bob’s rep,\u00a0Roger Neal<\/strong>, told the outlet that it was the late A-lister’s choice to opt out of having a funeral or memorial service. His rep also revealed that Bob will be “laid to rest” alongside his late wife,\u00a0Dorothy Jo Gideon<\/strong><\/a>, at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills. Meanwhile, ABC7<\/a> reported on Sept. 5, that his remains will be “interred” at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Sept. 13.<\/p>\n Very sad day for the Price Is Right family, and animal lovers all over the world. There hasn\u2019t been a day on set that I didn\u2019t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever.#RIPBobBarker<\/a> — \u028e\u01dd\u0279\u0250\u0186 \u028d\u01dd\u0279\u15e1 (@DrewFromTV) August 26, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"Bob](\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bob-barker-funeral-ss-embed.jpg?resize=620%2C1129\")
Bob Barker’s Funeral Details<\/h2>\n
Bob Barker’s Death<\/h2>\n
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