Robert Essig (Bob-O), who won $1,000,000 on the second night of Super WWTBAM in 2004, died this morning following several years of health difficulties. His daughter Ivy, who he frequently spoke about as the light of his life, reported the news.
I met Bob-O the night of his big win, when Ed Toutant and I introduced ourselves to him backstage following the taping. We told him about The Bored and he exclaimed, "There's a SUPPORT group?!" He always remained upbeat and positive, no matter the struggles he was facing at the time.
RIP Bob-O
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hermillion
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RIP Bob-O
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Re: RIP Bob-O
Very sad news.
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Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
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Bob78164
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Re: RIP Bob-O
That's sad news. Thanks for letting us know. --Bobhermillion wrote:Robert Essig (Bob-O), who won $1,000,000 on the second night of Super WWTBAM in 2004, died this morning following several years of health difficulties. His daughter Ivy, who he frequently spoke about as the light of his life, reported the news.
I met Bob-O the night of his big win, when Ed Toutant and I introduced ourselves to him backstage following the taping. We told him about The Bored and he exclaimed, "There's a SUPPORT group?!" He always remained upbeat and positive, no matter the struggles he was facing at the time.
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: RIP Bob-O
Thanks for letting us know. I do love positive people.
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At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you. - attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.