Bob Barker's funeral: Here's why the 'price is right' host won't have an official memorial

Bob Barker was a famous television host, best known for his work on The Price Is Right. He died on August 26, 2023, at the age of 99. The cause of death was found to be Alzheimer's disease, according to his death certificate issued on September 5, 2023.

Bob Barker became a household name decades ago with his work on The Price Is Right, and today there are many who mourn his passing. The game show host died on August 26, 2023, as TMZ first reported. Bob, who died at the age of 99, first joined the hit game show in 1972 and later hosted the show until his retirement in 2007. Other work includes hosting Truth or Consequences, That's My Line, < /em>and more.

Bob Barker died on August 26, 2023. (Lumeimages/Shutterstock)

He is survived by his longtime partner Nancy Burnet, 79 , who released a statement on his passing to TODAY at the time of his passing. "I am very proud of the pioneering work that Barker and I have done together to expose cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and especially to improve the lot of abused and exploited animals in the United States and around the world," said she told the media. “We have been great friends for these 40 years. He will be missed." Amid his passing, find out all about funeral arrangements and how Bob will be honored after his passing below.

Details of Bob Barker's funeral

Although many hoped to pay their respects to Bob at a public funeral after his death, his representative confirmed to ET that no traditional memorial service would have place. Bob's rep, Roger Neal, told the outlet it was the late star's choice to choose not to hold a funeral or memorial service. His rep also revealed that Bob would be "buried" alongside his late wife, Dorothy Jo Gideon, at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Hollywood Hills. Meanwhile, ABC7 reported on September 5 that his remains would be "interred" at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on September 13.

The death of Bob Barker

The Los Angeles native's death was confirmed by his rep on August 26, 2023, as he confirmed the news to several...