Veteran Hollywood actor Bill Cobbs, who made his mark from the TV industry to films, has died suddenly. As soon as the actor said goodbye to the world at the age of 90, a wave of mourning has run through the entire film industry. Bill Cobbs' family has announced his death in a post on Facebook, hearing which his fans and loved ones are heartbroken. However, information about how the actor died has not yet been revealed.
Information provided by family
Bill Cobbs' family shared the post and said that the actor died peacefully at his home in Riverside, California. However, the cause of death has not been revealed yet. As soon as the news of the actor's death came, the entire film industry was shocked. Fans are paying tribute to the veteran actor on social media.
Journey from TV to films
Born on 16 June 1934 in Cleveland Ohio, Bill Cobbs is a big name in the film industry. He started his career with theatre. After this, he worked in the famous TV show 'Good Times'. In the year 1974, he made his film debut by playing a small role in 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'. In the 1970-90s, Cobbs worked in many great films along with TV. He has appeared in many superhit films like Brother from Another Planet, The Bodyguard, Trading Places, Silk Wood, Grizzled Lightning, The Hitter and The Equalizer.
Played memorable roles in movies
Actor Bill Cobbs contributed to more than 200 films throughout his career. People still love to watch his memorable characters in films. However, his role as security guard Reginald in the 2006 comedy film 'Night at the Museum' became very famous. His sudden demise ended a successful career spanning 5 decades in the film industry. Cobbs left behind many memorable characters after his death.