Farewell Bob Barker: The Price Is Right host, Bob Barker has died aged 99

Bob Barker, host of the longest-running US gameshow, The Price Is Right has died aged 99.

His agent announced he died of natural causes and his publicist Roger Neal said in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World's greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker, has left us".

Bob's partner Nancy Burnet, 79, has said: "We were great friends over these 40 years. He will be missed."

His successful TV career lasted 60 years earning him 19 Emmy Awards throughout his TV and radio career.

From 1972 to 2007 he hosted the CBS show The Price is Right where audience members joined him in guessing the prices of items in exchange for prizes.

In 2007, Drew Carey replaced Bob Barker as the host of the show when Barker announced his retirement aged, 83.

Hollywood actor and producer Adam Sandler who worked with Bob Barker on his comedy golf film, Happy Gilmore paid tribute to the late host on Twitter.

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 will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us! pic.twitter.com/hhZvYAQUK3

— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) August 26, 2023

Animal rights group PETA shared a tribute to Barker remembering his "lifelong work for animals" and his commitment to ending animal exploitation with his partner Nancy who also spoke of his "trailblazing" work in preventing animal abuse in the US and the rest of the world.

Many know him from ‘The Price Is Right,’ but we’ll remember Bob Barker for his lifelong work for animals.

He was committed to pushing for the end of their exploitation in 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 way. 

His unwaivering compassion is a testament to his legacy ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kAHnem6UhP

— PETA (@peta) August 26, 2023