American actor Bill Cobbs died on Tuesday at his home in the Inland Empire region of California.
The veteran's death was announced on Facebook by family member Thomas Cobbs.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25th, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in California.”
“Our beloved partner, brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather and friend, Bill recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by his precious family. Our family takes comfort in knowing that Bill has found peace and eternal rest with our Heavenly Father. We ask for your prayers and encouragement during this time,” the post read.
Cobbs appeared in nearly 200 films and television productions, including many popular titles such as the 1993 action thriller “Demolition Man” and the 1996 Academy Award-nominated “That Thing You Do!”.
Bill's career began in the mid-1970s, beginning on stage and appearing in Broadway productions such as “The Black Picture Show” and “First Breeze of Summer,” before appearing in the stage production of “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.”
Cobbs' career soared during the '70s and '80s, as he appeared in a variety of TV shows and TV movies, including “Good Times,” “The Equalizer,” “One Life to Live” and “Sesame Street.”
He also appeared in numerous films, including The Hitter, Spotting Places and the Academy Award-winning The Color of Money.
In 1987, Cobbs got another big break when he landed the role of “The Dutchman” opposite the late Dabney Coleman on the ABC sitcom Slap Maxwell. He appeared in every episode of the show's first season. That same year, he also played Webb Johnson in one episode of the courtroom drama series L.A. Law.