The lifelong actor Bill Cobbs passed away at the age of 90, allegedly due to pneumonia.
Key Takeaways
- Bill Cobbs, renowned for his extensive career spanning over 120 films and TV shows, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2024.
- He was speculated to be suffering from an illness, presumably pneumonia.
- Despite starting his acting career at 36, Cobbs left an indelible mark on Hollywood, starring in notable films like “Air Bud,” “Demolition Man,” and the “Night at the Museum” series.
Suffered From An Illness
Bill Cobbs’ brother, Thomas G. Cobbs, broke the news on Facebook, stating, “We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs.”
He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, at his home in the Inland Empire region east of Los Angeles.
Thomas remembers him as a “beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather, and friend.”
He also revealed that “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.
Thomas G. Cobbs
Although his de*th has been said to be natural, TMZ reported that the cause of de*th was pneumonia.
Moreover, the late actor had been photographed using a wheelchair to travel for the last few years.
He had been sick the past few days and was using a machine to help him breathe. The actor had also been in a wheelchair for the last few months, only being able to stand for a few minutes at a time, and had a caretaker as well.
Nonetheless, no comment has been made from Cobbs’ publicist.
A Legacy To Remember For
Bill Cobbs, the character actor, had appeared in over 120 films and television shows, solidifying his legacy for generations to come.
Cobbs did not initially choose performances, as he served in the Air Force for eight years after graduating from high school.
Bill worked at IBM and as a car salesman before moving to New York at age 36 to pursue acting.
Although he began late, he was a great artist. Cobbs debuted his feature film in the 1974 crime thriller “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.”
Slowly and gradually, he began to star in movies, including 1997’s “Air Bud,” 1993’s “Demolition Man,” and 1992’s “The Bodyguard.”
Cobbs also played Reginald in the “Night at the Museum” films and portrayed the key role of the old man in “New Jack City” (1991).
He was passionate about acting, and in an interview, he said,
To be an artist, you have to have a sense of giving. Art is somewhat of a prayer, isn’t it? We respond to what we see around us and what we feel and how things affect us mentally and spiritually.
Bill Cobbs
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bill Cobbs received a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on the kids’ show “Dino Dana.”
- He started acting at 36 after moving to New York, but he made his first onstage debut in 1969 at the Cleveland Theater.
- Cobbs used to play drums.
