Drew Carey, who took over as host of “The Price is Right” in July 2007, reacted to the news that Bob Barker died earlier Saturday. Carey tweeted, “Very sad day for the Price Is Right family, and animal lovers all over the world. There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever. #RIPBobBarker We love you.”
He also posted a photo of himself and Barker from the set of “The Price is Right” and captioned it with a simple broken-heart emoji.
Barker’s passing at the age of 99 has hit many in the entertainment industry hard. Some, such as comedian and actor Adam Sandler, have looked back fondly on the time they spent with Barker professionally and personally. Barker had a hugely memorable cameo/epic fight in one of Sandler’s breakthrough films, “Happy Gilmore.”
Sandler tweeted, “The man. The myth. The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me. He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us!”
Julie Bowen, who also starred in the movie with Sandler and Barker, shared her own remembrance. She wrote on Instagram, “I will never forget Adam convincing Bob Barker to say the iconic line, ‘the price is WRONG, b—-!’ Bob was kind and polite and had declined to say the line, but he got swept up in the hilarious fight scene between him and Happy, he just…said it. It’s one of my favorite filming memories ever. In honor of Bob: please remember to spay and neuter your pets. RIP Bob.”
Comedian and actor Doug Benson was among the first to respond to the news. He issued an all-caps remembrance on Twitter, where he tweeted, “RIP BOB BARKER REMIND GOD TO SPAY AND NEUTER HIS PETS.” Barker was an outspoken animal rights advocate for years.
PETA also issued its own statement, which began, “Bob’s influence on the entertainment industry is indisputable, but what mattered to him most was using his voice and prominent position to protect animals. Of course, everyone is familiar with his “spay and neuter your pets” sign-off on The Price Is Right — a show where he refused to allow fur prizes — but he was also one of the first stars to go vegetarian, more than 30 years ago. “
The statement continued, “He joined PETA in urging families to stay away from SeaWorld, demanded the closure of cruel bear pits masquerading as tourist attractions, implored Hollywood to take action to protect animals used in film and TV, and, as a Navy veteran, called for the end of military medical drills on live animals. His generous donation allowed PETA to open its West Coast headquarters, the Bob Barker Building, in 2012, and it stands as a testament to his legacy and profound commitment to making the world a kinder place. To us — and to so many animals around the world — Bob will always be a national animal rights treasure.”
Actor Michael Rosenbaum, best known for starring as Lex Luthor in “Smallville,” offered his own tribute to Barker on Instagram. He shared a signed photo he received from the former “Price is Right” host on the platform, referencing his character’s bald head, and captioned it, “RIP #BobBarker.”
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