Bob Barker: Cause of ‘The Price is Right’ host’s death revealed
Bob Barker: According to his death certificate, the beloved game show host died from Alzheimer's disease. (Mark Davis/Getty Images)
ByBob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
LOS ANGELES — The cause of death for beloved “The Price is Right” game show host Bob Barker was attributed to Alzheimer’s disease, according to his death certificate.
Barker, 99, who hosted the popular game show from 1972 until his retirement in 2007, died on Aug. 26.
According to KABC-TV, the death certificate issued by Los Angeles County lists the cause of death for Robert William Barker as “Alzheimer’s disease.” Hypertension, hypothyroidism and hyperlipidemia were listed as contributing factors, along with other “significant conditions,” the television station reported.
The death certificate indicated that Barker had been living with Alzheimer’s “for years,” People reported. It was unclear when he was specifically diagnosed with the disease.
TMZ was the first outlet to report about Barker’s death certificate.
Before hosting the revival of “The Price Is Right” -- Bill Cullen hosted the original game show -- Barker hosted another show, “Truth or Consequences,” from 1957 until 1975.
Barker won 19 Daytime Emmy Awards, including 14 as a gameshow host, according to Variety. He also won four as producer of “The Price is Right” and received a lifetime achievement Emmy for Daytime Television in 1999, the entertainment news website reported.
Barker was succeeded on “The Price Is Right” by Drew Carey, The Washington Post reported.
He taped 5,000 episodes of “The Price Is Right” over his career, according to The Associated Press.
Barker also hosted the Miss USA Pageant and the Miss Universe Pageant for nearly two decades. According to the AP, he quit the Miss USA Pageant in 1987 in protest over fur coats given to the winners. Barker was a huge animal rights activist.
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Bob Barker through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: Television host Bob Barker presents to the audience during his last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (Mark Davis/Getty Images)
Bob Barker through the years LOS ANGELES- JUNE 12: TV game show host Bob Barker attends the unveiling of a mural done in his honor at CBS Television City June 12, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The unveiling of the 12x16 foot mural marks the launch of the 32nd season of "The Price Is Right." (Photo by J. Emilio Flores/getty images)
Bob Barker through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Bob Barker attends a fundraiser benefiting Mercy For Animals at Private Residence on June 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for Mercy for Animals) (Araya Doheny)
Bob Barker through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: TV host Bob Barker attends The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce & The Hollywood Sign Trust's 90th Celebration of the Hollywood Sign at Drai's Hollywood on September 19, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Bob Barker through the years PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 18: Host/executive producer Bob Barker of "The Price Is Right" speaks at his Farewell Press Conference during the 2007 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour for CBS at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on January 18, 2007 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Bob Barker through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Television personality Bob Barker (L) and actress Pamela Anderson unveil the Vegetarian Icons Postage Sheet at Hollywood Post Office on November 29, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Bob Barker through the years LOS ANGELES - APRIL 17: Host Bob Barker speaks during the tapeing of a final primetime special of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television City on April 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Bob Barker through the years NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Bob Barker attends his book signing of "Priceless Memories" at Borders Books, Park Avenue on April 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Bob Barker through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: (L to R) A contestant and host Bob Barker during "The Price Is Right" million dollar spectacular celebrating host Bob Barker's induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame at the CBS Television Network on April 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Host Bob Barker will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this spring. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images). *** Local Caption *** Contestant;Bob Barker (Frederick M. Brown)
Bob Barker through the years LOS ANGELES - JULY 8: The former host of the Price is Right, Bob Barker is inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza July 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. A bust of Barker, created by sculptor Angie Whitson, was unveiled at the ceremony. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images) (Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Bob Barker through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Bob Barker taste the cake to celebrate his 80th birthday party during a special daytime edition of "The Price Is Right" on November 20, 2003 at the CBS Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) (Doug Benc/Getty Images)
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