Newhart's publicist, Jerry Digney, announced in a press release obtained by PEOPLE that the beloved actor died at his Los Angeles home on Thursday, July 18, following a series of short illnesses.

Bob Newhart's Life in Photos With a career spanning more than six decades in show business, Newhart is best remembered for his iconic roles in the CBS series (1972-1978) and (1982-1990).

Born George Robert Newhart on Sept.

5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois, Newhart attended Loyola University and served in the Army before working as an accountant. In the late '50s, he took a chance on comedy in Chicago and became an overnight sensation.

In 1959, Newhart made history with the release of , the first comedy album to reach no. 1 on the Billboard album chart. This success earned him two Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best New Artist.

"I gave myself a year to make it in comedy; it was back to accounting if comedy didn’t work out," Newhart once said, as per his obituary shared by Digney.

Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023 Newhart's breakthrough comedy album paved the way for a 12-year career in stand-up before he starred in

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