Dhaka, June 25 -- Bobby Sherman, the pop singer and heartthrob whose charming smile and signature shaggy hairstyle helped make him a teen idol in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me," has passed away at the age of 81.

Sherman's wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced his death on Tuesday. Actor John Stamos shared her message on Instagram: "Bobby left this world holding my hand - just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace." Sherman revealed earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.

Sherman became a fixture on the covers of popular teen magazines like Tiger Beat and Sixteen, known for his boyish looks, hair falling over his eyes, and trendy chokers. His fa...