Price is Right fans took to social media to pay tribute to former host Bob Barker, who was known for his comical blunders on TV , on the one-year anniversary of his death. The touching tributes came as the show itself seemingly snubbed the tragic milestone —despite paying tribute to him last year. Barker, who hosted the iconic game show from 1972 to 2007, passed away on August 26, 2023, at his Los Angeles home .
He was 99 years old, at the time of his death. Drew Carey shares Price Is Right contract status and ‘giving it up’ with show Drew Carey speechless as ‘Price Is Right’ contestant makes historic winning bid Despite the show's official accounts not mentioning the anniversary, fans shared their memories and condolences online. One X user wrote: "Today marks one year without Bob Barker.
The legendary 'Price is Right' host passed away on this day last year, just four months shy of his 100th birthday. May he RIP." "Some of my favorite Bob Barker memories were contestants playing Plinko, Cliffhangers, and Three Strikes," Another fan reminisced.
A third wrote: "One year ago today, Bob Barker passed away at the age of 99. For me, he was the absolute best game show host ever." Barker's 35-year career on The Price is Right broke records for continuous performance on the same network TV show.
He continued hosting well into his 80s, taping five shows a week before retiring in 2007. When Barker died, his publicist, Roger Neal, announced: "It is with profound sadness that w.