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What is Dorothy Jo Gideon Death Cause? Wiki | Husband

What is Dorothy Jo Gideon Death Cause? Wiki | Husband

Facts of Dorothy Jo Gideon

Full Name:Dorothy Jo Gideon
Birth Date:January 24, 1924
Age:100 years
Death Date:October 19, 1981
Gender:Female
Country:United States
Horoscope:Aquarius
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m)
HusbandBob Barker (m. 1945–1981)
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorBrown
Birth PlaceSpringfield, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristianity
FatherJack Oliver Gideon
MotherDorothy L Evans Gideon
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Dorothy Jo Gideon came to the limelight as the wife of Bob Barker. Bom is famous for hosting CBS’s The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007. Bob retired from a television game show as a host. It was the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history. From 1956 to 1975, Bob was also a host of Truth or Consequences. 

Nationality of Dorothy Jo Gideon

Dorothy was born on February 24, 1924. Her birthplace was Springfield, Missouri, in the United States of America. She died at the age of 57. Her zodiac sign was Pisces. Dorothy used to celebrate her birthday on the 24th of Feb every year with his close ones.

Her parents are Jack Oliver Gideon (father) and Dorothy L Evans Gideon (mother). Dorothy had American nationality and belonged to the white ethnicity. She used to follow Christianity as a religion.

Married Life of Dorothy Jo Gideon

Dorothy and Bob Barker were a high school sweat heart. Bob and Dorothy couple went on a date to an Ella Fitzgerald concert in Missouri, when he was just 15 years old. The pair started their relationship in their teenage. After dating for a long period, they finally decided to marry. In the year 1945, the pair exchanged wedding vows in the presence of their closed ones.

Dorothy Jo Gideon with her husband Bob Barker
Caption: Dorothy Jo Gideon with her husband Bob Barker (Photo: Closer Weekly)

In 2007, Barker told Good Morning America.

“She was ahead of her time. She stopped wearing fur coats before anyone was stopping”

Further, he stated

“She became a vegetarian before people were becoming vegetarian. And I gradually did the same thing with her.”

Bob Gideon’s Relationship

Gideon was in a romantic relationship with his show The Price is Right model, Dian Parkinson. The pair was in a romantic relationship from 1989 to 1991.

Dorothy Jo Gideon with her husband Bob Barker
Caption: Dorothy Jo Gideon with her husband (Photo: NY Daily News)

Bob Barker’s Net Worth

Bob Barker has a net worth of $70 million as of 2023. He is earning an annual salary of $10 Million. He donated $5 million to the animal activist group Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in 2010.

Dorothy Jo Gideon's husband Bob with car in the background
Caption: Dorothy Jo Gideon’s husband beside the car (Photo: Politics)

Bob donated $2.5 million to PETA to help build their Los Angeles headquarters, The headquarters is named Bob Barker Building.

Dorothy Jo Gideon’s Height & Weight

She had a tall height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 57 kg. Her eyes were green in color and her hair was brown in color.

Dorothy Jo Gideon’s Cause of Death

The prime cause of Dorothy’s death is lung cancer. Dorothy left this world on October 19, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, United States, and was only 67 years old at teh time of her death. She died six months after suffering from lung cancer.

“She was my wife,” he said simply.

Dorothy Jo Gideon's husband Bob paying tribute to her
Caption: Dorothy Jo Gideon’s husband Bob paying tribute to her (Photo: Radar Online)

Grave of Dorothy Jo Gideon

Dorothy’s grave is located in Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, California, United States. He gives a touching tribute to his wife by visiting the cemetery of his wife and proves just how strong his love is after more than three decades apart.

Robert Barker’s Hosting Career

  • Robert Barker is an American retired television game show host.
  • From 1972 to 2007, he is popular for hosting CBS’s The Price Is Right.
Dorothy Jo Gideon's Bob giving speech
Caption: Dorothy Jo Gideon’s Bob giving a speech (Photo: Page Six)
  • He is known for hosting Truth or Consequences.
  • Then he hosted various game shows.

FAQs of Dorothy Jo Gideon

What ethnicity is Dorothy Jo Gideon?

Dorothy Jo Gideon belonged to the white ethnicity.

Who was Dorothy Jo Gideon’s husband?

Dorothy’s partner was an American retired television game show host Bob Barker.

What was the cause of Dorothy Jo Gideon’s death?

Dorothy breathes for the last time at the age of 67 because of lung cancer.