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Legendary Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90: A Look Back at his Iconic Career

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Hollywood mourns the loss of veteran actor Bill Cobbs, known for his roles in iconic films like The Bodyguard and Night at the Museum. #RIPBillCobbs

Legendary actor Bill Cobbs, best known for his memorable roles in films like The Bodyguard and Night at the Museum, sadly passed away at the age of 90. With a career spanning six decades, Cobbs amassed over 200 acting credits and touched the hearts of audiences around the world.

Throughout his career, Cobbs captivated viewers with his sage and versatile performances. From his role as Whitney Houston's manager in The Bodyguard to his appearances in popular TV series like The Sopranos and The West Wing, Cobbs left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

Cobbs, a Daytime Emmy winner, peacefully departed at his California residence, confirmed by his longtime manager, Susan Zachary. His legacy lives on through a multitude of beloved characters that he brought to life on screen.

In remembrance, fans and colleagues fondly recall Cobbs' exceptional talent and the warmth he exuded both on and off the screen. His passing leaves a void in Hollywood that will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of witnessing his extraordinary work.

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Bill Cobbs: Night At The Museum actor dies aged 90 (Sky News)

The US actor was also known for his role as Whitney Houston's manager Bill Devaney in the 1992 film The Bodyguard.

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Actor Bill Cobbs amassed 200 acting credits in the course of his six decade career.

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Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90.

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Bill Cobbs: Night at the Museum actor dies aged 90 (BBC News)

The actor also appeared in The Bodyguard and TV series including The Sopranos and The West Wing.

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Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away At Age 90 (Victoria Advocate)

His longtime manager, Susan Zachary, confirmed his death to USA TODAY, noting that Cobbs died peacefully at his California home. Cobbs, a Daytime Emmy-winning ...

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Popular Hollywood Actor, Bill Cobbs, known for his roles in “Demolition Man,” “That Thing You Do!” and “Air Bud,” among many others, is dead.

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Bill Cobbs, best known for Night at the Museum, The Bodyguard and Air Bud, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 90.

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Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away At Age 90 (Tyler Morning Telegraph)

His longtime manager, Susan Zachary, confirmed his death to USA TODAY, noting that Cobbs died peacefully at his California home. Cobbs, a Daytime Emmy-winning ...

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Bill Cobbs, 'Air Bud' and 'The Bodyguard' actor, dies at 90 (Los Angeles Times)

Bill Cobbs, a seasoned character actor with nearly 200 television and film credits including 'Air Bud,' 'The Bodyguard' and 'New Jack City,' has died at 90.

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A tribute to the veteran character actor, who died Wednesday.

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Bill Cobbs: Night at the Museum actor dies aged 90 (BBC News)

The actor also appeared in The Bodyguard and TV series including The Sopranos and The West Wing.

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Hollywood Mourns Actor Bill Cobbs (LA Magazine)

The man who shot Nino Brown is dead, and Hollywood is in mourning. Bill Cobbs, who appeared in more than 120 television shows and movies, died this week.

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He was not a Hollywood household name. But his face was one anyone who watched TV or movies over the past several decades could recognize.

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Veteran character actor Bill Cobbs has died. He was 90. Cobbs became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, acting in films such as \

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Prolific actor Bill Cobbs dies at 90 | Hot Springs Sentinel Record (Hot Springs Sentinel)

NEW YORK -- Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90.

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Bill Cobbs, prolific and sage character actor, dies at 90 (Sentinel Colorado)

Cobbs died Tuesday at his home in the Inland Empire, California, surrounded by family and friends, his publicist Chuck I. Jones said.

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NEW YORK — Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90.

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LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Funeral arrangements were pending today for Bill Cobbs, a prolific character actor who had a long career in Hollywood with key roles in ...

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Bill Cobbs, a seasoned character actor with nearly 200 film and television credits, has died at age 90.

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