Bobby Rydell, ’60s teen idol and 'Bye Bye Birdie' star, dead at 79 By: FOXNews.com April 05, 2022 at 19:53 PM EDT Bobby Rydell, the star of “Bye Bye Birdie," has died. He was 79. According to reports, the former '60s teen idol died from pneumonia. Read More >> Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd