Bob Barker, Legendary Game Show Host, Passes Away at 99 After Long Battle with Alzheimer’s Disease

Legendary game show host Bob Barker died Aug. 26 at the age of 99 in his Los Angeles home. According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Barker died from Alzheimer’s disease. It is unknown when Barker was diagnosed, but the death certificate suggested he had the disease for years before his death.

Barker was the host of “The Price Is Right” from 1972 to 2007. His longtime friend Nancy Burnet said in a statement shared by Barker’s publicist Tuesday that Barker was talking and exercising until shortly before his death.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.

Barker will be buried in Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles next to his wife, Dorothy Jo, who died in 1981, publicist Roger Neal said.

Barker was an iconic figure in the game show world and will be remembered for his long-running hosting of “The Price Is Right.” His death is a reminder of the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of raising awareness and research for a cure.