Bob Newhart's Wife of 60 Years, Ginnie, Has Passed Away

A Look Back at Their Life Together

Comedic icon Bob Newhart is mourning the loss of his wife of 60 years, Ginnie, who passed away on Sunday in Los Angeles after a long illness. She was 94 years old.

Bob and Ginnie Newhart met in 1962 and married the following year. They went on to have four children together. Ginnie was a constant source of support for Bob's career, and she often appeared in his comedy sketches and sitcoms.

In a statement, Bob Newhart said, "Ginnie was the love of my life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. I will miss her dearly."

A Lasting Legacy

Ginnie Newhart's influence on Bob's work is undeniable. The classic ending of the Newhart series, in which Bob wakes up in bed next to Suzanne Pleshette, was inspired by Ginnie. In the show, Bob's character, Dr. Hartley, wakes up in bed next to his wife, Emily, and realizes that the entire series was just a dream.

In an interview, Bob Newhart said, "Ginnie was the one who came up with the idea for the ending. She said, 'Why don't you just wake up next to me?' And I thought, 'That's perfect!'"

Ginnie Newhart was a remarkable woman who will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and fans. Her legacy will live on through Bob's work and the countless lives she touched.