Bobby Sherman’s family journey and where life has taken his sons now

Bobby Sherman’s family journey and where life has taken his sons now

Bobby Sherman's sons have remained in the shadow of their father's popularity despite following in his footsteps in the entertainment industry. Bobby was a major teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s and continued acting into the 90s. His sons are also involved in the music business. So, where is his family?

Bobby Sherman in police uniforms
Bobby Sherman was a larger-than-life personality, attracting a lot of attention from the media and the public. Photo: @Gregg DeGuire, @florendivagym (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Bobby accidentally got into entertainment but made the best of it.
  • He was a singer and actor for years, but chose a different career when he became a father.
  • Sherman turned into a humanitarian whose love for his family and the people around him led him to join the Los Angeles Police Department.
  • He worked as a paramedic and a deputy sheriff but performed occasionally into the 1990s.

Bobby Sherman's profile summary

Full name

Robert Cabot Sherman Jr.

Nickname

Bobby

Gender

Male

Date of birth

22 July 1943

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Place of birth

Santa Monica, California, USA

Date of demise

24 June 2025

Place of demise

Los Angeles, California, USA

Age

81 years (at the time of death)

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Sexual orientation

Straight

Height

5'9" (175 cm)

Hair color

Light Brown

Eye color

Blue

Father

Robert Cabot Sherman Sr.

Mother

Juanita Sherman

Sibling

Darlene Mack

Wife

Brigitte Sherman (1996–2025)

Ex-wife

Patti Carnel Sherman (1971–1979)

Children

Christopher and Tyler

Alma mater

Pierce College

Profession

Actor, singer, policeman, paramedic, humanitarian

Years active

1962–2001

Instruments

Vocals and guitar

Genres

Pop

Net worth

$10 million (estimated)

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Bobby Sherman's background information

Robert Cabot Sherman Jr. (alias Bobby) was born on 22 July 1943 to Juanita and Robert Cabot Sherman Sr. He was named Robert Cabot Sherman Jr. He was raised in Santa Monica, California, alongside his sister, Darlene Mack.

Bobby is an alumnus of California-based Pierce College. After skyrocketing to fame, he became a larger-than-life personality, attracting a lot of attention from the media and the public.

Bobby Sherman in a sheriff uniform
Facts about Bobby Sherman. Photo: @peoplemag (modified by author)
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Bobby Sherman's career history

Sherman's career began with Sal Mineo writing songs for him in 1962. He gained fame through his role in the ABC show Shindig!, and as a regular on Here Come the Brides between 1968 and 1970.

The artist released numerous records, achieving seven gold singles and five gold albums by 1976. Bobby Sherman's songs like Little Woman and Julie, Do Ya Love Me solidified his success.

As his popularity grew, so did the need to tour extensively and catch up with his enthusiastic fans. After retiring from music in the 1970s, he became a paramedic, a career he took up after a guest appearance on the TV show Emergency!

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With his knowledge in paramedics, Bobby volunteered with the LAPD, even earning Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999. He was in charge of emergency medical training at the Los Angeles police force, teaching CPR and first aid, and eventually became a technical Reserve Police Officer at the LAPD Academy.

Bobby retired as a reserve deputy sheriff from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in 2010. He continued to make occasional public appearances into the 2000s, until he gave his fans a final concert in 2001. His public career concluded after he retired from public service.

Where is Bobby Sherman now?

Bobby died of Stage 4 cancer at his home in Los Angeles. His diagnosis of stage IV kidney cancer was made public in March 2025. He died on 24 June 2025 at age 81.

How many kids does Bobby Sherman have?

The famed artist had two sons with his first wife and none with his second spouse.

Who is Bobby Sherman's wife and children?

The late singer was married to Brigitte Poublon at the time of his death, and his children are Christopher and Tyler. Brigitte was Bobby Sherman's spouse for 29 years, but the couple had no children together. The two got married on 18 July 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at a private wedding.

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They shared a passion for philanthropy, which inspired them to start The Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation, a humanitarian foundation in Ghana.

Who are Bobby Sherman's sons?

The late singer demonstrated his love for his kids, Christopher and Tyler, in several acts, including building them a Disneyland Main Street replica by himself.

One of Bobby Sherman's children, Tyler, was reportedly born in the early 1970s. However, unlike their father, Bobby Sherman's sons' photos hardly grace the cover of popular magazines, although they have ventured into the music industry as he did.

Brigitte and Bobby Sherman attending events together
Brigitte was Bobby Sherman's spouse for over two decades, but the couple had no children together. Photo: @Jason Kempin, @JamieLeeCurtis (modified by author)
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What does Bobby Sherman's children's foundation do?

Initially, the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation's purpose was to mitigate the problem of food and education in Ada, a community in Ghana.

BBSF now does more than that, as it now supports the children's uniforms, textbooks, tuition, and health care. It also organizes recreational activities such as music programs and field trips to help the community socialize.

Who was Bobby Sherman's first wife?

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Bobby Robert's first wife, Patricia Anne Carnal, popularly known as Patti, is the mother of his sons. They were married for about eight years between 1971 and 1979.

Does Bobby Sherman have grandchildren?

Bobby Sherman had six grandchildren. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, confirmed through John Stamos' Instagram page that Bobby was survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six grandchildren. The post partly read:

From one ex-teen idol to another - rest in peace, Bobby Sherman.
This is from his wife, my friend, Brigitte.
“It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman.
Bobby left this world holding my hand—just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage. I was his Cinderella, and he was my Prince Charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That’s who Bobby was—brave, gentle, and full of light...
Bobby is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six beautiful grandchildren.

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Though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy—his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission...
Rest gently, my love.
With gratitude and love,
Brigitte Poublon Sherman.”

How much is Bobby Sherman worth?

Bobby Sherman's net worth is around $10 million. He made this much from his singing and acting careers. Apart from releasing ten albums, he released 23 singles that earned him a platinum single, seven gold singles, and five gold albums.

Facts about Bobby Sherman

  • Sherman retreated from his show business career in the 1970s.
  • He became an EMT and joined the LAPD as a specialist officer in 1988.
  • He was named the LAPD's Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999.
  • He joined the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and retired in 2010.

Although relatively unknown, Bobby Sherman's sons inspired some of his most humanitarian endeavours. He was a man who never forgot to give back to the world, though he could have continued enjoying fame as one of the most idolised people in his era.

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