
21/07/2024
Notable People who died in 2024
Bob Newhart - July 18
American comedian and actor known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style. Newhart gained popularity in the 1960s with his stand-up comedy routines and his comedy album "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which was a commercial success and won three Grammy Awards. He transitioned to television and starred in two successful sitcoms, "The Bob Newhart Show" (1972-1978), where he played a psychologist, and "Newhart" (1982-1990), where he played an innkeeper in Vermont. He acted in films such as "Legally Blonde 2," "Horrible Bosses," "Elf" with Will Ferrell and played Professor Proton in "The Big Bang Theory". Newhart's work has earned him numerous awards and recognition, including an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He passed away at the age of 94.