LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late television icon Bob Barker had specifically requested that no funeral or memorial service be held, as he felt that it should remain a private matter.

To honor the last wish of the deceased icon, his close friends and family will not organize a funeral after his death.

Where will Bob Barker be buried?

As reported by Vanity Fair, Roger Neal, Bob’s longtime publicist, broke the news of Barker's death on August 26, saying that the 99-year-old iconic host will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Hollywood.

Roger Neal told Daily News that Barker's wishes would be respectfully followed. Moreover, Barker had stipulated that his burial should also be private.

How did Bob Barker die?

As per BBC reports, Bob Barker died at the age of 99 due to natural causes at his residence near Los Angeles, as confirmed by his agent.

Born in December 1923 in Washington State, Barker's life journey encompassed service in the US Navy during World War II, followed by a career initiation in radio and later transitioning to television.

Following the initial news of Barker's death, Drew Carey, his successor as host of 'The Price Is Right,' expressed his gratitude on Twitter, stating that not a single day went by on set that he did not think of and thank Bob Barker.

Carey shared that he will forever keep Barker's memory in his heart.

Adam Sandler, who co-starred with Barker in 'Happy Gilmore', also paid his respects, referring to Barker as "The man. The myth. The best." Sandler added that Barker's absence would be felt by everyone who had the privilege to know him.

Why is Bob Barker famous?

For countless decades, Bob Barker was the embodiment of ‘The Price Is Right’, a cherished presence, particularly fondly remembered by those who link the show to childhood days spent recuperating from illness.

How many times was Bob Barker married?

According to Parade, in his remarkable 99 years of life, Bob Barker was married only once, to Dorothy Jo Gideon.

Remarkably, their enduring bond began to take shape in 1939, when Barker, then just 15 years old, took his soon-to-be wife to an Ella Fitzgerald concert.

Following the death of the CBS show icon, Barker will be buried next to his wife, Dorothy Jo Barker, as he had wished. Dorothy Jo Barker died of lung cancer in 1981.

To ensure that they would be together forever, Bob Barker had purchased the property next to his wife's resting place, a commitment he maintained for several decades.

As Neal explained, they will now rest side by side at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills to commemorate their lasting union.