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Comedy legend Bob Newhart, BBT fans' own Professor Proton, passes away at 94

Newhart, the beloved American comedian, passed away at his Los Angeles home on Thursday. Before gaining fame in comedy, Newhart worked as an accountant in Chicago. His breakthrough came with "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," the first comedy album to top the sales charts, earning him Grammy awards for Best New Artist and Best Album. His deadpan delivery and dry humour quickly gained acclaim, propelling him to success.