MOSCOW, June 27 American actor Bill Cobbs, known for his work in such films as «The Bodyguard,» «The Sopranos» and «Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,» has died at the age of 91 in California, according to a statement from his family, posted on Facebook*.
«We are saddened to announce the passing of Bill Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25th, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in California. A beloved life partner, older brother, uncle, adoptive parent, godfather and friend, Bill recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by loved ones,» the statement reads.
Cobbs made his film debut in the 1974 action film The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 and has appeared in more than 70 films, including Trading Places (1983), The Cotton Club (1984), The Bodyguard (1992), Night at the Museum (2006), and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014), as well as television series such as The Sopranos and Star Trek: Enterprise.
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