Bob Barker's Dark Days After Dorothy Jo

0:00On March 18th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. Bob Barker faced some of his toughest days after his wife Dorothy Jo died from lung cancer in October 1981. The couple had met in high school and married on January 12, 1945. She was his biggest supporter, and her sudden passing hit him hard at the height of his fame on the price's right. Those close to the show recall how Barker sank into a deep depression following her diagnosis in August that year. He shared thoughts of ending his own life with a long time producer. Without Dorothy Jo to keep him grounded, his personalities shifted dramatically. Colleagues noticed Barker becoming more self-centered once she was gone. He was the star of Daytime TV's Top Show, and that success seemed to amplify his struggles. The change marked a darker chapter behind the scenes. Two years later, Barker found new companionship with Nancy Burnett, staying with her until his death from natural causes in August 2023, at age 99.

1:01In her memory, he started the DJ and T Foundation in 1995 to support animal space and neuter programs. A new docuseries on E, dives into these stories and more from the price's right era. It premieres Wednesday, March 18th at 9pm Eastern in Pacific Time with Back to Back Episodes. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.