Cobbs continued to work as an actor until his death.
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American actor Bill Cobbs has passed away nine days after his 90th birthday. The news was confirmed by his publicist Chuck I. Jones and his family. The actor died on Tuesday night, June 25, at his home in Riverside, California. Despite his advanced age, Cobbs remained active in the film industry, leaving at least three posthumous films that he had already recorded and two other projects that were in development.
“We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs (…) he passed away peacefully at his home in California. He was a beloved companion, older brother, uncle, surrogate father, godfather and friend, who recently happily celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by his beloved loved ones,” wrote the actor’s brother, Thomas G. Cobbs, on his networks. social.
“As a family, we take comfort in knowing that Bill has found peace and eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. “We ask for his prayers and encouragement during this time,” he added.
Farewells for Bill Cobbs
“Bill Cobbs, Emmy winner, working actor and wonderful human being, transitioned to performing on a bigger stage on June 25 after celebrating his 90th birthday on June 16,” wrote actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph on your X account.
“’Rest In Power’ to the incredible Mr. Bill Cobbs… A consummate professional, a warm and available presence, a comedian, a towering talent, a gentleman and a man of tremendous character. “I feel blessed to have crossed paths with you in this life, Mr. Bill Cobbs,” wrote actor J. August Richards.
Who was Bill Cobbs?
Actor Bill Cobbs began his career in 1974, before that he had worked for eight years as a radar technician in the United States Air Force. The performer, born in Cleveland, Ohio, made his film debut with the film “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three”, from which came almost 200 credits in film and television productions.
Cobbs was known for films such as “The Bodyguard” (1992), starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, and “Night at the Museum” (2006), starring Ben Stiller and in which he played one of the former guards of security of the Museum of Natural History in New York, along with fellow veterans Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) and Dick Van Dyke.
Other films by the actor were “Fear Basement” (1991), “Demolition Man” (1993), “The Wonders” (1996) and “Oz: Fantasy World” (2013), the latter of which Cobbs was planning to return in his role as Master Tinker in a sequel.
