He passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 94 after dealing with several short illnesses. The news was announced by his publicist Jerry Digney, according to The Hollywood Reporter . A former accountant, Newhart became an overnight success in 1960 with the release of his first comedy album. After that, there was no turning back. He went on to star in The Bob Newhart Show in 1978 which had...
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