 ten people. Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant turned comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album has died at the age of 94. Jerry Degney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Mike Raley, NCN News. New Bern's home for the Mike Gallagher show. W272EKFM