March 28 (UPI) -- Former teen idol Bobby Sherman, who is now 81, is battling stage 4 cancer, according to his wife Brigitte. "To all of Bobby Sherman's cherished fans, As many of you know, Bobby has been retired for some time and is no longer able to participate in cameos, sign autographs, or make appearances," she wrote on Facebook this week.

The 81-year-old is known for his breakout role on the 1960s television series “Here Come the Brides” and hits that included “Little Woman.”