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Beloved 'Price is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99 from Alzheimer's disease

  • Bob Barker, longtime host of The Price is Right, died after a battle with Alzheimer's disease according to his death certificate.
  • Barker had been dealing with Alzheimer's for years prior to his death, though he never publicly disclosed his diagnosis.
  • In addition to Alzheimer's, Barker suffered from back problems, falls, and skin cancer in recent years.
  • Barker was known for hosting The Price is Right for 35 years and for his animal rights advocacy with PETA.
  • There will be no funeral or memorial service for Barker per his request, and he will be buried next to his wife at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
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