Veteran Hollywood Actor Bill Cobbs Dies at 90 in Inland Empire Home

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Written By Kanisha Laing

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Bill Cobbs, a veteran Hollywood actor with a career spanning more than 50 years, passed away at his home in the Inland Empire, CA, confirmed by TMZ. He died on Tuesday, as reported by his publicist Chuck I. Jones.

Throughout his career starting in the 1970s, Bill appeared in nearly 200 movies and TV shows. Some of his notable roles include Devaney in “The Bodyguard,” Louisiana Slim in “The Hitter” (1979), Walter in “The Brother from Another Planet” (1984), and Reginald in “Night at the Museum” (2006). He also played Master Tinker in “Oz the Great and Powerful” (2013) and Arthur Chaney in “Air Bud” (1997).

Bill’s television work included a recurring role as Lewis Coleman on “I’ll Fly Away” in the early 1990s, along with guest appearances on shows like “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “The Sopranos.”

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Bill served in the Air Force for 8 years before pursuing acting. He worked at IBM and as a car salesman before moving to New York to pursue his acting career. Bill also had a passion for music, playing the drums and appearing in theater productions.

He celebrated his 90th birthday on June 16th with his family before his passing. His brother, Thomas Cobbs, described him as a beloved family member and friend, noting that Bill had recently been battling pneumonia, suspected to be the cause of his death.

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