Ginny Newhart Death: How did Ginny Newhart die?

Ginny Newhart, wife of popular comedian Bob Newhart, died after a prolonged illness at the age of 82. She was also a television director who was known for the series Tattletales.

She was set up with Bob Newhart by comedian Bubby Hackett on a blind date when she was babysitting Hackett’s kids.

“Bubby came back one day and said his own inimitable way, ‘I met this young guy and his name is Bobby Newhart, and he’s a comic and he’s Catholic and you’re Catholic and I think maybe you should marry each other,” she said in an interview in 2013.

Ginny was born to actor Bill Quinn who starred in several movies and tv shows including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Archie Banker’s Place, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, and more.

“Funny, candid, huge heart. Gave me the best advice in everything from decorating to childbirth and children, and yes, husbands. I love her RIP Ginnie Newhart,” Newhart actress, Julia Duffy paid her condolences after her death was announced.