If you watched daytime television any time between 1972 and 2007, then the odds are good
you at least caught some of Bob barker’s legendary work on The Price is Right.
And, if you’re like most people, you were a fan of Bob and got a ton of enjoyment from
watching him work over the years.
Barker was such an important fixture in the game show and daytime TV world that he became
a world-famous host, and a beloved entertainer.
And while Barker is still alive and kicking, he just turned 99.
It’s a remarkable feat, and his fans are certainly hoping he’ll make it to triple
digits.
He’s had health scares over the years but has managed to get through them, thanks in
big part to the love and care of his longtime girlfriend, Nany Burnet.
And as Bob gets up there in years, Nancy has had to field more questions about their relationship,
as well as Bob’s health.
So join us, as Facts Verse presents: Bob Barker's Girlfriend Confirms the Rumors About His Health.
Nancy dishes about Bob’s health Now, you might be expecting that any news
about the health of a 99-year-old person is going to be bad.
But, according to Bob Barker’s long-time girlfriend, Nancy Burnet, Barker is actually
doing great.
In a recent interview with Closer Weekly, Nancy revealed that although Bob is nearing
the 100-year mark, his health is about as good as one could hope for in a person that
age.
She admitted that his memory can sometimes fail him, but that that kind of issue is fairly
expected in someone that old.
She credited a lot of Barker’s longevity and continued good health to his diet.
Barker has long been a vegetarian, and Nancy said he also adds in a meal replacement supplement
each day that’s vegan.
Nancy noted that many people who are nearly 100 years old tend to have frail figures that
are highly susceptible to injuries.
She said that Barker is the opposite, calling his frame “sturdy” and saying his weight
is where it should be, and that he’s quite strong.
Previous health scares Of course, just like most nonagenarians, it
hasn’t been a fully smooth ride in the health department for Barker.
He’s had a few well-known issues, dating back more than 20 years.
For starters, Barker had a health scare in 1999, when he was visiting Washington D.C.
to testify before Congress on a law that would keep elephants from being included in traveling
circuses.
But before he could testify, he suddenly felt an abnormal tingling in his right hand.
He was admitted to a local hospital, where doctors discovered he had a partially blocked
artery.
Fortunately, they were able to surgically remove the blockage, and Barker went home
with a clean bill of health.
Things were fine for a couple years, but then in 2002, he had a stroke while sunbathing.
He was admitted to the hospital and seemed to recover fully from it.
But then, six weeks later, he was back in the hospital, as surgeons had to operate on
his prostate gland.
This was also a successful operation.
His proclivity to spend a lot of time working on his tan in the sun has also led to frequent
issues with skin cancer.
Fortunately, Barker has always been fast to get any skin abnormalities to get checked
out, as well as regular screenings with his dermatologist.
So while he’s had several bouts of skin cancer, they’ve all been mild, and he’s
been able to get them easily removed before they spread.
He had another scare in 2015 after he’d already retired from hosting The Price Is
Right, when he tripped and fell down on a sidewalk just outside his home.
Luckily, two police officers happened to be right there and saw the fall.
They had him taken to a hospital, where he was treated for an injury to his knee, as
well as a cut on his forehead.
Then in 2017, he fell similarly in his house.
He went to the ER, courtesy of a ride from his maid, and was soon released after mild
treatment.
Finally, in 2018, Barker was hospitalized for intense pain in his back, though it’s
unclear if that issue was resolved or if it has continued.
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He doesn’t watch his old show Nancy revealed that Barker doesn’t just
keep his body in top shape, but also his mind.
She said he is an avid reader, especially when it comes to books about animals or about
history.
Barker apparently has a huge collection of books at his home, mostly focused on those
two genres.
He’s particularly fond of American military history.
She said that he does like to watch TV, but that mostly he’s fond of shows about animals.
Interestingly enough, Barker doesn’t watch The Price is Right.
In that same interview with Closer Weekly, Nancy said his reasoning is that it’s a
totally different show than in the years he hosted it.
So she said he prefers to watch movies or a different show instead of checking back
in on his old stomping grounds.
This is seemingly a new phenomenon, however – at least according to a friend of the
legendary game show host.
Because in a Closer Weekly article from 2020, some of Barker’s friends revealed that he
did in fact watch The Price is Right.
According to that unnamed friend, Barker would watch the show from time to time, and fully
enjoyed the more recent incarnation hosted by Drew Carey.
And this is perhaps because it reminds him of all the great years he spent as the host.
While Barker certainly understands that it’s just a TV show, he’s proud of the work the
show does, and likes to point out that it was, and continues to be, a great and entertaining
distraction for people every day.
At one point he was quoted as saying he hoped it allowed people to forget their problems
as they watched, even if it was only for a little while.
DonkeyLand Bob Barker has long been an animal rights
activist and spokesman.
Apparently, Nancy also shared this passion, and it’s something the two have bonded over
and worked on for years together.
One incredible result of this bond has been DonkeyLand.
Bob and Nancy founded the wildlife preserve and sanctuary, dedicated to helping save wild
burros, in 2012.
The foundation’s goal is not only to save the lives of the wild burros, but also to
advocate and educate the public about their plight.
As of today, there are only two spots in California where wild burros are roaming free on private
property.
DonkeyLand helps maintain these lands and vows to make sure the burros remained free
and protected.
This project was certainly a long time coming for Barker and Nancy.
They actually met in 1983 at an animal rights event.
And they have spent the years since working on behalf of animal rights everywhere.
Other Animal Rights Activism Barker was first public about his animal rights
passion when, in 1982, he started to end each episode of The Price is Right with a message
about helping to control the pet population by having pets spayed or neutered.
Then in 1987, he publicly came out against awarding fur as prizes in the Miss USA pageant.
He was supposed to host the event, but after the producers refused his no-fur request,
he stepped down as host.
He elevated his activism two years later when he accused the American Human Association,
as well as some media projects of mistreating animals.
Unfortunately, Barker faced a backlash in the form of a $10 million lawsuit against
him for libel and other accusations.
In the 1990s, his activism continued.
He started a foundation called the DJ&T Foundation that has collected and distributed millions
in funds to help animal rescue facilities around the country, as well as neutering programs
for animals.
And he’s been incredibly generous with his own money as well when it comes to helping
to protect and save animals.
He gave $1 million to Columbia Law School which was to go directly towards studying
ways to further animal rights.
He also gave a similar donation to the University of Virginia’s Law School for the same purpose.
His giving has only increased in more recent times.
For example, a ship was secretly purchased by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in
2010 that has been used to stop Japanese whaling boats from hunting whales in the Southern
Ocean.
Barker gave $5 million to this purchase, and in return they named the ship after him.
He also donated $2.5 million that year to PETA, to help them construct their Los Angeles
office.
Bob Barker is clearly a legend for both his incredible run as a game show host and for
his work as an animal rights activist.
And while he’s had some health scares, according to ot his long-time girlfriend, he’s doing
pretty great for a man his age.
Now it’s time to hear from you.
Do you think Bob Barker will be alive and well into the triple digits?
Do you think he will have more of a legacy as a game show host, or an animal rights activist?
Let us know in the comments section below.
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