Popular Hollywood actor, Bill Cobbs known for his roles in “Demolition Man,” “That Thing You Do!,” and “Air Bud,” has passed away
At the age of 90, Cobbs passed away peacefully at his home in California
The news was confirmed by Cobbs’ brother Thomas Cobbs, who wrote on Facebook that the actor died on Tuesday “peacefully at his home in California.”
“A beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather, and friend, Bill recently and happily celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by cherished loved ones,” the post continued.
With a career spanning five decades, Cobbs had nearly 200 film and TV credits, and appeared in many beloved titles including the 1993 action-thriller “Demolition Man” and the Oscar-nominated 1996 classic “That Thing You Do!”
The Cleveland native’s career began in the mid-1970s when he got his start on the stage, appearing in Broadway productions including “Black Picture Show” and “The First Breeze of Summer.”
He also later appeared in stage productions for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”