'The Price Is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99
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12:09 p.m. PT -- CBS just reported on Bob's passing, saying..."We lost a beloved member of the CBS family today with the passing of Bob Barker. During in his 35 years as host of THE PRICE IS RIGHT, Bob has made the dreams of countless people come true and everyone felt a winner when called upon to "come down. In addition to his legendary 50-year career in broadcasting, Bob will be remembered as a dedicated animal rights activist who lost one of his most iconic stars."
10:42 a.m. PT -- PETA -- with whom Barker had been involved for years in an advocacy role -- just sang its praises following the tragic news, telling TMZ, "The influence of Bob on the entertainment industry is indisputable, but what mattered most to him was using his voice and commanding position to protect animals. Of course, everyone knows his endorsement "spay and neuter your pets on The Price Is Right—a show in which he refused to allow prizes for fur, but he was also one of the first stars to become a vegetarian over 100 years ago. 30 years.
“He joined PETA in urging families to stay away from SeaWorld, demanded the closure of cruel bear pits disguised as tourist attractions, implored Hollywood to take action to protect the animals used in movies and television and, as a Navy veteran, called for an end to military medical drills on live animals.
"His generous gift enabled PETA to open its West Coast headquarters, the Bob Barker Building, in 2012, and is a testament to his legacy and deep commitment to making the world a kinder place. For us , and so do many animals around the world: Bob will always be a national treasure for animal rights."
Bob Barker, the iconic American game show host and animal rights activist, has died... TMZ has learned.
Barker passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning in Los Angeles. His rep told TMZ that Bob died of natural causes.
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12:09 p.m. PT -- CBS just reported on Bob's passing, saying..."We lost a beloved member of the CBS family today with the passing of Bob Barker. During in his 35 years as host of THE PRICE IS RIGHT, Bob has made the dreams of countless people come true and everyone felt a winner when called upon to "come down. In addition to his legendary 50-year career in broadcasting, Bob will be remembered as a dedicated animal rights activist who lost one of his most iconic stars."
10:42 a.m. PT -- PETA -- with whom Barker had been involved for years in an advocacy role -- just sang its praises following the tragic news, telling TMZ, "The influence of Bob on the entertainment industry is indisputable, but what mattered most to him was using his voice and commanding position to protect animals. Of course, everyone knows his endorsement "spay and neuter your pets on The Price Is Right—a show in which he refused to allow prizes for fur, but he was also one of the first stars to become a vegetarian over 100 years ago. 30 years.
“He joined PETA in urging families to stay away from SeaWorld, demanded the closure of cruel bear pits disguised as tourist attractions, implored Hollywood to take action to protect the animals used in movies and television and, as a Navy veteran, called for an end to military medical drills on live animals.
"His generous gift enabled PETA to open its West Coast headquarters, the Bob Barker Building, in 2012, and is a testament to his legacy and deep commitment to making the world a kinder place. For us , and so do many animals around the world: Bob will always be a national treasure for animal rights."
Bob Barker, the iconic American game show host and animal rights activist, has died... TMZ has learned.
Barker passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning in Los Angeles. His rep told TMZ that Bob died of natural causes.
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