Bob Barker, best known for his tenure as host of the CBS daytime game show The Price Is Right, passed away today at the age of 99. He died 109 days shy of his 100th birthday.
After a career in radio, Barker turned to TV becoming the host of Truth or Consequences which he hosted for nearly 20 years from 1957 to 1975. In 1972, Barker also began hosting The Price is Right. Barker remained as host until his retirement in 2007 when he was replaced by Drew Carey.
Barker was also well known for his vegetarianism and animal rights activism and philanthropy long before it was fashionable.
However, if you're of a certain age, you will always remember Bob Barker for kicking Adam Sandler's ass in Happy Gilmore. When this movie came out in 1996, the scenario was so far-fetched and yet incredibly hilarious.
Bob Barker leaves this world with a lot more smiles than frowns. R.I.P.
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