Associated Press that Cobbs died of natural causes.We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in…Posted by Thomas G.
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to TMZ. His brother, pastor Thomas G. Cobbs, shared the news on Facebook on Wednesday.
“We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs,” he wrote.“On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in California,” Thomas continued. “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.”Cobbs had recently celebrated his milestone birthday on June 16.
A prolific character actor, Cobbs had a 50-year-career with nearly 200 credits to his name, including roles in “Air Bud,” “The Bodyguard” and “New Jack City.” In “Night At the Museum,” he played a security guard opposite Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney. He wasn’t in his first movie until he was 40, finding success later in life. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Cobbs served in the U.S.
Air Force as a radar technician for 8 years before his Hollywood career. He began acting in Cleveland’s Karamu House, a historic black theater that hosted premieres of Langston Hughes’ plays. He also worked as a car salesman before moving to New York at age 36 to try his luck — and ultimately succeed — as an actor.
Associated Press that Cobbs died of natural causes.We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in…Posted by Thomas G.
Bill Cobbs has sadly passed away.
Bill Cobbs, a prolific film and TV actor with memorable performances in Night At The Museum, Brother From Another Planet, Oz The Great And Powerful, The Sopranos and dozens of others, died Tuesday, June 25, at his home in Riverside, California. He was 90.
Selena Kuznikov Bill Cobbs, a prolific character actor who had a 50-year career with almost 200 film and TV credits, died Tuesday at his home in Riverside, Calif. He was 90. Among his most notable roles were on Season 3 of “The West Wing,” where his character Alan Tatum visits the White House with his son.
Actor Bill Cobbs, who was known for his roles in movies including The Bodyguard and Night at the Museum, and TV series The Sopranos, has died aged 90 it has been announced.The actor won a Daytime Emmy at the age of 86 for his role in the series Dino Dana and appeared in more than 150 films and TV series during his career. According to his brother Thomas, who broke the news on Wednesday via Facebook, Bill died on Tuesday 25 June.
EastEnders viewers were left stunned after recognising the actor playing new character Teddy Mitchell. Roland Manookian, who portrays Teddy, made his debut on the soap this week.Teddy arrived in Walford with his sons Harry (Elijah Holloway) and Barney (Lewis Bridgeman), searching for his father Stevie (Alan Ford). As fans will remember, Stevie is Billy Mitchell's (Perry Fenwick) estranged dad who showed up in the square earlier this year hoping to reconcile.The elderly man ended up in hospital recently after being hit by his grandson Will (Freddie Phillips).
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Oli Sykes‘ dad Ian teamed up with the frontman on guest vocals on ‘Antivist’ during last night’s (June 23) Bring Me The Horizon show.Introducing his father onstage at Germany’s Hurricane Festival, Sykes playfully told the crowd: “Help him out – he’s a little nervous” before his dad stepped in to perform the fan favourite track from ‘Sempiternal’. The frontman added: “Make some noise for the coolest dad in the world!”You can check out fan-shot footage below, together with the full setlist.antivist performed by ian sykes (dad) and oli pic.twitter.com/5v9OTgIdnL— -.
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The last major role of Donald Sutherland, who died today at the age of 88, was on the Paramount+ limited series Lawmen: Bass Reeves, headlined and executive produced by David Oyelowo.
Don’t Look Now and The Hunger Games, has died aged 88.With a career dating back to the 1950s, he is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and respected actors, winning numerous prestigious awards for his work in both film and television.His son Kiefer Sutherland, also an actor, announced on X earlier this evening (June 20) that his father had passed away. He reportedly died in Miami from a long illness.The statement read: “With a heavy heart I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the ailing parent of video kiosk operator Redbox and streaming services like Crackle and Popcornflix, has gotten rid of its entire board of directors.
Pondering Will Smith’s recent triumph at a local Cinemark and Donald Trump’s post-conviction surge, I got to thinking about “movie-think.”
Billy Corgan has addressed his recent comments about not wanting to play Smashing Pumpkins hits by sharing a recent setlist that is bursting with the band’s biggest songs.The frontman recently spoke to Kerrang!, where he discussed his band’s UK tour dates, which wrapped up in Cardiff last night (June 14).“I don’t play any songs I don’t want to play,” he said. “I don’t care if they’re a classic or not, if I don’t want to play it, I just don’t play it.
Despite tying the knot just last year, it looks like things are well and truly over for musician Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife, Firerose as the 62 year old has asked for a temporary restraining order.The country singer has sought to stop Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rose Hodges, from using his credit cards after she allegedly racked up $96,986 (£77K) in unauthorised charges over a few weeks. Now, just weeks after filing for divorce, Billy Ray has filed for an emergency motion at a Tennessee court on Thursday, 13 June, seeking a temporary restraining order.This is reportedly in a bid to prevent his estranged wife from any "unauthorised" use of his personal and business credit cards and accounts.