Drew Carey, Adam Sandler, and More Remember ‘The Price Is Right’ Host Bob Barker

Drew Carey, Adam Sandler, and More Remember ‘The Price Is Right’ Host Bob Barker

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By Kristin Myers on August 26, 2023 at 3:40 PM EDT

Many celebrities are taking to social media to pay tribute to late "The Price Is Right" host Bob Barker.

The beloved TV host passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 99. He was well-known for signing off the show with his signature catchphrase “Help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered,” and for his role in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.”

The “50 First Dates” actor and Drew Carey, who took over Bob’s role on “The Price Is Right,” were some of the first to pay tribute to the actor on Saturday afternoon as tributes kept pouring in from fans and famous friends alike.

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Drew Carey, Adam Sandler, and More Remember 'The Price Is Right' Host Bob Barker: 'Such A Sweet Funny Guy'

On Saturday afternoon, the former "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" host took to Twitter (now known as X), to pay tribute to the late host, reminding fans that there is not a day that Bob Barker's presence is not felt on the set of "The Price Is Right."

"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." he tweeted, adding, "We love you" along with a red heart emoji.

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"How sad. He seemed like a wonderful man. My mother and I would watch him on The Price is Right. He had such a love for animals. May he rest in peace and Drew continue on with his legacy. I love you, Drew. Keep up the good work," one fan commented. "Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Barker. Some of my earliest and best memories in life are of watching TPIR with my mom. Bob is a game show icon and a daytime television legend. He will never be forgotten," another follower shared.

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The “Just Go With It” actor took to Instagram to pay tribute, remembering Bob’s sense of humor as one of the things he loved most about the iconic game show host. “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 wrote. “He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us!”

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“Best part of having a sick day growing up. Price is right with him. RIP,” one fan commented. “You show the most respect for the dead compared to other celebs! Always respected you for that Adam! You’re different from the other Hollywood actors! Rip Bob Barker! A true legend,” another follower wrote. “RIP Bob Barker. He will be missed,” a third fan chimed in.

Famous Friends Pay Tribute To 'Absolutely Hilarious' Bob Barker

Frequent Adam Sandler collaborator Rob Schneider also took to Twitter to pay his condolences. "One of the nicest things I ever heard in showbusiness was Bob Barker saying, 'I moved to Hollywood to be an actor and the only person who ever let me do it was Adam Sandler!' This scene with them was and will always be absolutely hilarious!" he tweeted. "God bless you, Bob."

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Actress Julie Bowen, who also starred in "Happy Gilmore," also took to Instagram to pay her respects. "I will never forget Adam convincing Bob Barker to say the iconic line, 'The price is WRONG, bi*ch!' 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," she wrote. "In honor of Bob: please remember to spay and neuter your pets. RIP Bob."

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Everyone Can Remember Watching Bob Barker On 'The Price Is Right'

“Save A Horse” singer John Rich also had fond memories of watching Bob Barker on "The Price Is Right." He tweeted, "We watched Bob Barker all the time growing up, he [was] the best there ever was! Remember the time ⁦@TheVannaWhite⁩ was asked to 'Come on down!' on The Price Is Right? He was an American treasure. RIP Bob Barker."

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American TV personality and game show host Tom Bergerson also reminded everyone just how kind Bob could be. “On weekends, when we’d shoot Hollywood Squares on the same stage where @therealpriceisright shot on weekdays, I used his dressing room,” he recalled. “When he retired I interviewed him for @goodmorningamerica. When I asked him to read the manuscript of my book, he offered to write a blurb for it. Many thanks, Bob. Rest in peace.”

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The Motion Picture Association also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the legend, reminding everyone that he had won over a dozen Emmys during his long career. "In countless households across America, Bob Barker was a part of the family — beaming into our homes daily as the iconic host of ‘The Price Is Right.’ His 2007 retirement marked the end of his 50-year TV career, during which he won 19 Emmys," they tweeted. "Thanks for the memories, Bob."

RIP Bob Barker.

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