Actor Bill Cobbs amassed 200 acting credits in the course of his six decade career.
Bill Cobbs, who amassed a whopping 200 credits as an actor in a career spanning six decades, died on Tuesday at his home in the Inland Empire region of California. He was 90. No cause of death was given.
“We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in California,” read a post on Facebook by his family. “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. We ask for your prayers and encouragement during this time.”
Born Wilbert Fransicso Cobbs on June 16, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, Cobbs spent eight years working as a radar technician in the Air Force, where he started doing standup comedy prior to acting.
