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Ginnie Newhart, the wife of comedy legend Bob Newhart for 60 years, has died at the age of 82 after a long illness. She is credited with providing the idea for the 1990 “Newhart” finale that included a clever callback to her husband’s “The Bob Newhart Show.” The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Bob Newhart wrote on Twitter that she was their rock and they miss her terribly.
Ginnie Newhart, the wife of comedian Bob Newhart, passed away at the age of 82 after a long illness. The couple had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just three months ago. Bob and Ginnie had four children and 10 grandchildren. The couple's marriage was characterized by humor and laughter, which they believed was key to its longevity. Ginnie was the creative inspiration behind the dream sequence that ended Bob's CBS series Newhart in 1990. The couple was close friends with the late Don Rickles and his wife Barbara.
Ginnie Newhart, wife of comedy legend Bob Newhart, has died at the age of 82 after a long illness. The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ginnie is credited with providing the idea for the 1990 “Newhart” finale that included a clever callback to her husband’s “The Bob Newhart Show.” The Newharts met on a blind date set up by actor-comedian Buddy Hackett and were close friends with comedian Don Rickles and his wife Barbara. In interviews, the Newharts said laughter was the secret of the longevity of their marriage.
Ginnie Newhart, the wife of comedian Bob Newhart, has passed away at the age of 82 after a long illness. She was instrumental in coming up with the idea for the ending of the TV show "Newhart," which is considered one of the most admired series finales in TV history. Ginnie and Bob were married for 60 years and had four children together.
Ginnie Newhart, the wife of comedian Bob Newhart and the person behind the innovative ending of his Vermont-based sitcom, has died at the age of 82. She passed away at their home in Century City after a long illness. Ginnie and Bob recently celebrated their 60-year wedding anniversary. In addition to her husband, survivors include their children and 10 grandchildren.