Comedy

Bob Newhart, Stuttering Stand-Up Legend and ‘Elf’ Star, Dies at 94

R.I.P.

Described in a note from his rep as an “accountant-turned-entertainment icon,” Newhart’s mild-mannered persona translated smoothly from the stage to the screen.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

Bob Newhart
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AJ McDougall

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