 And deadpan comedian Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. ABC's Danny New reports Newhart left accounting and made his mark recording a breakthrough comedy album. A comedy legend died Thursday. Bob Newhart was 94 years old. When the Illinois native went from accountant to instant comedy star in 1960, it was this bit about a PR agency pitching to President Lincoln that led off his record-breaking first album. I got the note. What's the problem?