Bob Newhart, legendary comedian and sitcom star, dead at 94 [Video]

Comedian and sitcom legend Bob Newhart has died at age 94, Fox News Digital can confirm.

Newhart passed away from natural causes following a series of short illnesses on Thursday morning at his home in Los Angeles, according to his publicist, Jerry Digney. The comedian was surrounded by his family.

The actor was known for his hit sitcom, “The Bob Newhart Show,” in the ’70s. Newhart went on to have two additional shows named after him, “Newhart” and “Bob.”

“Bob Newhart’s groundbreaking work in stand-up and television – and his beloved deadpan delivery – have left an indelible mark on the art form of comedy and will be treasured by comedy fans for generations to come. We are proud to celebrate and preserve his extraordinary work at National Comedy Center,” Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center executive director, shared in a statement with Fox News Digital.

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Newhart first began his career in comedy in the 1950s. He …