Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Sherman’s wife, Brigitte Poublon, revealed the news about the 81-year-old former teen idol on social media Tuesday.

“To all of Bobby Sherman’s cherished fans,” she posted on Facebook, which featured throwback photos of Sherman. “As many of you know, Bobby has been retired for some time and is no longer able to participate in cameos, sign autographs, or make appearances.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share Bobby has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. During this challenging time, we kindly ask for your understanding and respect for our privacy. Thank you so much for still remembering him. We really appreciate it.”

Sherman became a teen idol in the 1960s and early 1970s.

In 1968, he landed the Western series “Here Comes the Brides.”

Sherman also had several charting hits, including the single “Little Woman”, which landed at the No. 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, sold more than 1 million copies.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.