‘I Dream Of Jeannie’ Actor Bill Daily Has Passed Away

I noticed “I Dream Of Jeannie” trending on Twitter and immediately knew it meant someone on the show passed away.

I was right. Bill Daily has passed away. He was 91.

Bill Daily, comic foil on 'I Dream of Jeannie' and 'The Bob Newhart Show,' dies at 91 https://t.co/iBJe2nsxUz pic.twitter.com/ej1HZ2lmzE

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 8, 2018

In case the post doesn’t show up, it reads:

I can confirm that our favorite funny man Bill Daily passed on Tuesday, September 4. He was 91 years young. Bill had retired from all public life only a few years ago. He recently moved from Albuquerque, New Mexico – his home for over 30 years – to Santa Fe, New Mexico to live with his son Patrick and family.

Bill was best known for his two most iconic roles – Maj. Roger Healey of “I Dream of Jeannie,” the girl crazy best-friend to Major Nelson; and the perpetually jet-lagged, Howard Borden of “The Bob Newhart Show.“

Bill’s philosophy in life was that happiness was a decision you make. That was how he lived. Bill enjoyed every bit of his life to the fullest. There will not be a memorial service or funeral for family, friends, and fans. Instead, Bill’s final wish is to throw a party. Remember the good times and be happy.

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Bill Daily R.I.P. A genius sitcom sidekick. https://t.co/OG7VX1s1nZ

— James Rosen (@JamesRosenTV) September 8, 2018

Bill Daily, witty sidekick on "I Dream of Jeannie," dies at 91 https://t.co/MEJ8yi0tGS pic.twitter.com/YvvW8dLQqD

— CNN (@CNN) September 8, 2018

RIP Nice guy Bill Daily (right) passes at 91. He was the jokey sidekick in 'I Dream of Jeannie' and 'Bob Newhart's' pilot neighbor in Chicago. https://t.co/M6xqLuJjQ1 pic.twitter.com/O0133svEPk

— Andrew Malcolm (@AHMalcolm) September 8, 2018

I sure hate to hear of Bill Daily's passing. He was 91. He was so damn funny! Two of my favorite series "I dream of Jeannie" and "The Bob Newhart Show".
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— Mason Steele (@SteeleMason17) September 8, 2018

RIP, Bill Daily. Prayers of peace and comfort to his family and loved ones.