Photo:Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty; Mark Davis/GettyVanna WhitehasBob Barkerto thank, in part, for legacy as a game show legend.TheWheel of Fortuneco-host shared a photo on Instagram Sunday of herself as a contestant onThe Price Is Rightduring Barker’s tenure on the series. In the caption, White paid her respects to Barker and expressed her gratitude for his role in her journey to fame.“When I moved to LA in 1980, I was onPrice Is Rightand met Bob Barker,” wrote White, 66. “Thank you Bob for introducing me to the game show world! We will miss you.“White’s tribute comes just one day after Barker’sdeathwas confirmed to PEOPLE. He died at his longtime Hollywood Hills home last week.“It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us,” his publicist Roger Neal said in a statement, announcing the news Saturday on behalf of Barker’s companionNancy Burnet.“I 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,” Burnet said in a statement of her own. “We were great friends over these 40 yrs. He will be missed.“Bob Barker.courtesy CBSBarker began hosting the CBS revival ofThe Price Is Rightin 1972. His run as host came to a close in 2007 after 35 years.“I will be 83 years old on Dec. 12, and I’ve decided to retire while I’m still young,” he told theAssociated Presswhen announcing his retirement in 2006.“I’ve gone on and on and on to this ancient age because I’ve enjoyed it,” he continued. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m going to miss it.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Drew Careystepped into Barker’s former role in October 2007. In the wake of Barker’s death, Careypaid tribute to his predecessoronX(formerly known as Twitter).“Very sad day forThe Price Is Rightfamily, and animal lovers all over the world,” Carey, 65, wrote on Saturday. “There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever. #RIPBobBarker.“Carey added, “We love you ❤️”
Photo:Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty; Mark Davis/Getty
Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty; Mark Davis/Getty
Vanna WhitehasBob Barkerto thank, in part, for legacy as a game show legend.TheWheel of Fortuneco-host shared a photo on Instagram Sunday of herself as a contestant onThe Price Is Rightduring Barker’s tenure on the series. In the caption, White paid her respects to Barker and expressed her gratitude for his role in her journey to fame.“When I moved to LA in 1980, I was onPrice Is Rightand met Bob Barker,” wrote White, 66. “Thank you Bob for introducing me to the game show world! We will miss you.“White’s tribute comes just one day after Barker’sdeathwas confirmed to PEOPLE. He died at his longtime Hollywood Hills home last week.“It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us,” his publicist Roger Neal said in a statement, announcing the news Saturday on behalf of Barker’s companionNancy Burnet.“I 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,” Burnet said in a statement of her own. “We were great friends over these 40 yrs. He will be missed.“Bob Barker.courtesy CBSBarker began hosting the CBS revival ofThe Price Is Rightin 1972. His run as host came to a close in 2007 after 35 years.“I will be 83 years old on Dec. 12, and I’ve decided to retire while I’m still young,” he told theAssociated Presswhen announcing his retirement in 2006.“I’ve gone on and on and on to this ancient age because I’ve enjoyed it,” he continued. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m going to miss it.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Drew Careystepped into Barker’s former role in October 2007. In the wake of Barker’s death, Careypaid tribute to his predecessoronX(formerly known as Twitter).“Very sad day forThe Price Is Rightfamily, and animal lovers all over the world,” Carey, 65, wrote on Saturday. “There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever. #RIPBobBarker.“Carey added, “We love you ❤️”
Vanna WhitehasBob Barkerto thank, in part, for legacy as a game show legend.
TheWheel of Fortuneco-host shared a photo on Instagram Sunday of herself as a contestant onThe Price Is Rightduring Barker’s tenure on the series. In the caption, White paid her respects to Barker and expressed her gratitude for his role in her journey to fame.
“When I moved to LA in 1980, I was onPrice Is Rightand met Bob Barker,” wrote White, 66. “Thank you Bob for introducing me to the game show world! We will miss you.”
White’s tribute comes just one day after Barker’sdeathwas confirmed to PEOPLE. He died at his longtime Hollywood Hills home last week.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us,” his publicist Roger Neal said in a statement, announcing the news Saturday on behalf of Barker’s companionNancy Burnet.
“I 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,” Burnet said in a statement of her own. “We were great friends over these 40 yrs. He will be missed.”
Bob Barker.courtesy CBS
Barker began hosting the CBS revival ofThe Price Is Rightin 1972. His run as host came to a close in 2007 after 35 years.
“I will be 83 years old on Dec. 12, and I’ve decided to retire while I’m still young,” he told theAssociated Presswhen announcing his retirement in 2006.
“I’ve gone on and on and on to this ancient age because I’ve enjoyed it,” he continued. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m going to miss it.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Drew Careystepped into Barker’s former role in October 2007. In the wake of Barker’s death, Careypaid tribute to his predecessoronX(formerly known as Twitter).
“Very sad day forThe Price Is Rightfamily, and animal lovers all over the world,” Carey, 65, wrote on Saturday. “There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever. #RIPBobBarker.“Carey added, “We love you ❤️”
source: people.com
