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Iconic actor Bob Newhart has died aged 94.
The comedy legend passed away at his LA home on Thursday after a series of short illnesses, his longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, announced to THR.
Newhart began his career as a stand-up comedian before launching a hugely successful acting career.
His accolades include three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
He famously starred as Papa Elf in 2003 Will Ferrell comedy, Elf and played Susan Mayer’s stepfather Morty Flicker in Desperate Housewives in 2005.
Iconic actor Bob Newhart has died aged 94
He famously played Papa Elf in 2003 Will Ferrell comedy Elf
The star is pictured playing Bob Hartley on sitcom The Bob Newhart Show in 1973
Landing his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 1962 for his comedy variety show – The Bob Newhart Show – he would finally scoop the accolade in 2013 for his role as Arthur Jeffries / Professor Proton on The Big Bang Theory.
He was married to Ginnie Quinn – the daughter of actor Bill Quinn – from 1963 until her death in Aprril 2023.
He is survived by their four children, sons Robert and Timothy and daughters Jennifer and Courtney – and 10 grandchildren.
Newhart – who began his entertainment career as a comedian in the late 1950s – scored two big hit sitcoms playing Robert Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show (1972-1978) and Dick Loudon in Newhart (1982-1990).
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