Iconic character actor Bill Cobbs dead at 90

Bill Cobbs
Bill Cobbs has died at 90 years old (Picture: Getty Images)

Veteran actor Bill Cobbs has died at the age of 90.

The character actor, who starred in more than 200 films and TV shows throughout his career, passed away at his home in California.

Cobbs was best known for his roles in The Bodyguard, Night At The Museum, New Jack City, The Sopranos, and many more.

In 2020, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Performance in a Daytime Program for the series Dino Dana.

Cobbs was one of the most prolific character actors of his generation, getting his start in the 1970s with a role in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.

From there, he went on to become a Hollywood fixture in his five decade career.

Bill Cobbs
The actor starred in over 200 films and TV shows (Picture: Leon Bennett/WireImage)

Cobbs grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and was a radar technician for eight years in the US Air Force before moving to New York to become an actor.

Thomas Cobbs, Bill’s brother, who is also a pastor, confirmed the sad news on Facebook: ‘On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in California.

Bill Cobbs and Paul Newman
Bill Cobbs has been in a variety of iconic films, including The Color of Money with Paul Newman (Picture: Getty Images)

‘A beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather and friend, Bill recently and happily celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by cherished loved ones.

‘As a family we are comforted knowing Bill has found peace and eternal rest with his Heavenly Father.

‘We ask for your prayers and encouragement during this time.’

Cobb’s cause of death remains unclear.

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