Bob Barker is an animal activist in spite of his status as a well-known TV host. He established The DJ&T Foundation in 1995 in memory of his late wife, Dorothy. When word of him circulated on social media in January 2023, many questioned whether Bob Barker was still alive or not.

Profile summary

Full name	Robert William Barker
Nickname	Bob
Gender	Male
Date of birth	12 December 1923
Age	99 years old (as of August 2023)
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
Place of birth	Darrington, Washington DC, United States
Current residence	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Sexuality	Straight
Height in feet	6’1″
Height in centimetres	185
Weight in pounds	187
Weight in kilograms	85
Hair colour	Dark brown
Eye colour	Dark brown
Father	Byran John Barker
Mother	Matilda ‘Tillie’ Valandra
Marital status	Widowed
Wife	Dorothy Jo Gideon (died in 1981)
High School	Central High School
University	Drury College
Profession	Animal activist, former TV personality

Bob Barker’s biography

The former TV personality was reared on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota after being born in Darrington, Washington. Later, Bob’s family moved to Springfield, Missouri. His parents are Byron John Barker and Matilda ‘Tillie’ Valandra. When he was young, his father passed away.

Educational background

Following his graduation from Central High School, he joined Springfield’s Drury College, now known as Drury University, on a basketball scholarship. He left school early to pursue training as a fighter pilot in the United States during World War II.

However, the war ended before he was assigned his duty. He returned to college and graduated in 1947 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

How old is Bob Barker now?

As of August 2023, the retired TV personality will be 99 years old. On December 12, 1923, he was born. Sagittarius is his astrological sign.

Career

Bob started working in the media when he was still a student at Drury College. At a station in Palm Beach, he was a news editor and broadcaster. The TV star relocated to California in 1950, where he advanced in his broadcasting career as presenter of The Bob Barker Show at Burbank Radio. He spent six years there in that job.

He began his career in 1956 as a host for Ralph Edward’s programme Truth or Consequences. In 1940, the programme debuted on NBS Radio. He spent 15 years there, then in 1972, he began hosting The Price Is Right game show before leaving in 1975.

Hosting the two shows made him quite busy. The decision to leave Truth or Consequences was made as a result. Bob spent 35 years hosting The Price Is Right on television. Bob was the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageant hosts from 1967 to 1987, giving him the competition’s longest-serving host.

The former TV celebrity kept up her advocacy for animal welfare when she retired. He has backed animal-friendly NGOs like Save the Chimps, Animal Defenders International, and PETA. His charitable organisation, The DJ&T Foundation, aids in the management of the pet population.

Is Bob Barker alive today?

The former TV personality is alive. After retiring from The Price Is Right show, he made several guest appearances on the show. For instance, he celebrated his 90th birthday there in 2013. He also made a surprise appearance on 1 April 2015, during Fool’s Day.

Since he hasn’t been seen in the public since 2015, rumours of his death have surfaced. He has experienced a few health concerns, which is another element influencing the presumptions.

He claimed that spending a lot of time in the sun caused him to experience a couple cases of skin cancer while he was working. At age 75, he was also found to have a clogged left carotid artery, for which he underwent surgery and made a speedy recovery.

The former presenter was twice rushed to the hospital in late 2018 due to injuries he sustained after falling in his house. He had excruciating back ache. On his 95th birthday, Bob was still recovering.

Is Bob Barker married?

Dorothy Jo Gideon, Bob’s wife, passed away from lung cancer in 1981 at the age of 57. On December 12th, 1945, the couple exchanged vows. The American former TV host has never been married since the passing of his wife. He stated in an interview that he had no intentions of getting married again. He declared,

FAQs

Who is Bob Barker? He is an animal activist and a former TV game show host.
When is Bob Barker’s date of birth? He was born on 12 December 1923.
Is Bob Barker alive now? Yes, he is still alive. He celebrated his 99th birthday on 12 December 2022.
Where is Bob Barker from? He hails from Darrington, Washington DC, United States.
What is Bob Barker’s zodiac sign? His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Where is Bob Barker now? He currently resides in Los Angeles, California, United States.
How long did Bob Barker work in The Price Is Right? He was the game show host for nearly 35 years.

Is Bob Barker still alive? He is alive and resides in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is an animal rights advocate and the founder of the DJ&T Foundation.

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